J. Pierpont Finch, a 27-year-old window washer, uses a self-help book to climb the corporate ladder at the Worldwide Wicket Corporation. With the help of secretary Rosemary Pilkington, Ponty navigates obstacles including rival Bud Frump, executive Hedy La Rue, and mysterious Mr. Ovington. As he rises through the ranks, Ponty must confront the moral cost of his success and decide if it's worth losing Rosemary's love.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
A rising executive uses the guidance of a mysterious advisor to ascend the corporate ladder and attain his lofty objectives.
