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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (DVD, 2000, Widescreen)
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Leading Role: Rudy Vallee
Director: David Swift
Rating: Not Rated
Release Date: Apr 2000
Format: DVD
Additional Info: Widescreen
UPC: 027616809520
Product ID: EPID3298459
Description: Using his wits--and a dog-eared paperback--to guide him, a window washer takes a stab at success in the corporate world. In short order, he goes from the mail room to the sales office to the boardroom as a top executive at Vallee's World...
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
This review is for the DVD (2000) version. I would always recommend purchasing a DVD over the video VHS version. Picture quality and special features are nearly always superior.
About the Movie
This is one of the great satirical, musical comedies with all the charm, character and fashions that typified the 60s. Robert Morse in the lead role is not unlike a semi-sophisticated version of one of Jerry Lewis' characters from the same era - with the exception that he sings. And, he sings some wonderfully witty songs that must be very close to the bone in companies that take themselves far too seriously. Sammy Smith is superb in his dual roles as the quarter of a century mail room head who "plays it the company way" and then later as Chairman Wally, the ex window washer. The lyrics will never date, along with the hammy caricatures of the self serving executives and staff. Not all stage musicals have translated well to the screen but How to Succeed is a noteworthy exception - highly recommended.
About the Movie
This is one of the great satirical, musical comedies with all the charm, character and fashions that typified the 60s. Robert Morse in the lead role is not unlike a semi-sophisticated version of one of Jerry Lewis' characters from the same era - with the exception that he sings. And, he sings some wonderfully witty songs that must be very close to the bone in companies that take themselves far too seriously. Sammy Smith is superb in his dual roles as the quarter of a century mail room head who "plays it the company way" and then later as Chairman Wally, the ex window washer. The lyrics will never date, along with the hammy caricatures of the self serving executives and staff. Not all stage musicals have translated well to the screen but How to Succeed is a noteworthy exception - highly recommended.
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This movie was recommended to me by one of my mentors. It was entertaining along with reinforcing a concept. The most important element was that this transaction was another positive experience concerning my online purchases through eBay. Thanks and keep up the good work!
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How to Succeed in Business
) Hilarious musical about big business. As good as the Broadway production that I saw many years ago.
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How To Succeed in Business Without Really TryingReview created: 07/09/08
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I decided to buy this DVD because I had seen this Musical Comedy in Boston and the movie was just as good if not better as a movie. Some of the Original Cast from the play were in the movie which made it enjoyable to watch. It's like having Broadway in your home to watch over and over again.
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Better on stage, but great all the sameReview created: 02/24/08
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I didn't want to like this film at all, but it's got too much going for it. Most of my favourite tunes from the stage production are missing, including the highlights Cinderella Darling, Coffee Break and Paris Original. Even the standard Brotherhood Of Man seems rushed, with none of the hilarious scatting towards the end, and quite inexplicably, they do I Believe In You twice, sung at first by Rosemary. Rosemary (can't remember the name of the actress right now)... she has a really annoying singing voice but her comic timing is incredible and she is so easy to warm to. Robert Morse... what can you say? He's incredible and it's such a shame Brotherhood Of Man is such a cop-out because it could be such a showcase. Hedy LaRue is hilarious... absolutely perfect. The others I can take or leave; Smitty, Bud Frump and JB are good.
All in all, this really is a great film but the musical numbers are so few and far between, they might as well not be there. It's not a patch on the stage production, but Robert Morse is always worth watching.
All in all, this really is a great film but the musical numbers are so few and far between, they might as well not be there. It's not a patch on the stage production, but Robert Morse is always worth watching.
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HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESSReview created: 05/07/07
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) I am a fan of RUDY VALLEE and this is a great musical with many great songs.Super acting and a very clear print.Highly recommended
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