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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.0 / 100
1967·Comedy / Musical / Romance·2h 1m

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

“Nothing Succeeds Like "Succeed" ! !”

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.

Above the Line
David Swift·DirectorDavid Swift·WriterFrank Loesser·LyricistBurnett Guffey·Director of PhotographyNelson Riddle·Original Music ComposerRalph E. Winters·Editor
Cast
Robert Morse·J. Pierpont FinchMichele Lee·Rosemary PilkingtonRudy Vallee·Jasper B. BiggleyScooter Teague·Bud FrumpMaureen Arthur·Hedy LaRueJohn Myhers·Bert O. BrattCarol Worthington·Lucille KrumholtzKathryn Reynolds·Miss Smith aka SmittyRuth Kobart·Miss JonesSammy Smith·Twimble / Wally Womper
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
David Swift·DirectorMarie Kenney·Script Supervisor
Writing· 6
David Swift·WriterFrank Loesser·LyricistShepherd Mead·NovelAbe Burrows·BookWillie Gilbert·BookJack Weinstock·Book
Camera· 1
Burnett Guffey·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Ralph E. Winters·EditorAllan Jacobs·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Nelson Riddle·Original Music ComposerFrank Loesser·SongsJames Richard·Sound EditorJimmy Joyce·Vocal Coach
Art & Design· 5
Robert F. Boyle·Art DirectionMicheline·Costume DesignEdward G. Boyle·Set DecorationRobert J. Schiffer·Makeup ArtistSam Gordon·Property Master
Production· 8
Walter Mirisch·Executive ProducerDavid Swift·ProducerIrving Temaner·Associate ProducerShirley Mellner·CastingNate H. Edwards·Unit ManagerErnest H. Martin·OtherCy Feuer·OtherEdward Folger·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 2
Mary Blair·Color DesignerBob Fosse·Choreographer
By the Numbers
67.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
92%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -29%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFDA64
#000000
#E73A00
Mood
Humorous, Satirical
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Collage

“The movie poster features a black chair in the center, with the title "HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING" written in white, bold letters filling ”

comedymusical
Key Elements
ChairTelephoneBuildingsLegsArm
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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