How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
“Nothing Succeeds Like "Succeed" ! !”
Synopsis
A young but bright former window cleaner rises to the top of his company by following the advice of a book about ruthless advancement in business.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
How to Succeed in Business Official Trailer #1 - John Myhers Movie (1967) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Robert Morse
Finch
Michele Lee
Rosemary
Rudy Vallee
J. B. Biggley
Scooter Teague
Bud Frump
Maureen Arthur
Hedy
John Myhers
Bratt
Carol Worthington
Lucille Krumholtz
Kathryn Reynolds
Smitty
Ruth Kobart
Miss Jones
Sammy Smith
Twimble / Wally Womper
Jeff DeBenning
Gatch
Janice Carroll
Brenda
Robert Q. Lewis
Tackaberry
Paul Hartman
Toynbee
Dan Tobin
Johnson
John Holland
Matthews
Justin Smith
Jenkins
Murray Matheson
Ovington
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.71x
-$1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Swift
- Screenplay & Story
- David Swift, Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows, Shepherd Mead, Willie Gilbert, Jack Weinstock
- Original Score
- Nelson Riddle
- Original Title
- How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Swift
David Swift, Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows, Shepherd Mead, Willie Gilbert, Jack Weinstock
Nelson Riddle
Burnett Guffey
Ralph E. Winters, Allan Jacobs
Walter Mirisch, David Swift
Department Leadership Roster
David Swift
Director
David Swift
Writer
David Swift
Producer
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Nelson Riddle
Original Music Composer
Allan Jacobs
Editor
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Micheline
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying about?
A young but bright former window cleaner rises to the top of his company by following the advice of a book about ruthless advancement in business.
Who directed How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying?
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was directed by David Swift.
Who stars in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying?
The principal cast of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying includes Robert Morse, Michele Lee, Rudy Vallee, Scooter Teague, Maureen Arthur.
When was How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying released and how long is it?
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying?
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (0.71 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was composed by Nelson Riddle.
Is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying based on a book or true story?
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Abe Burrows", Novel: "Shepherd Mead", Book: "Willie Gilbert", Book: "Jack Weinstock".
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying?
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).