When the ambitious window cleaner named J. Pierrepont Finch stumbles upon the book titled "How To Suceed in Business Without Really Trying", he decides to begin his climb up the corporate ladder. .
With the instructions in the book and his own intelligence, Finch begins by landing a job in the mailroom of the World Wide Wicket Company. He quickly gets promotions and outwits his rival, Frump - who happens to be the boss's nephew. He will get to the top of the business.
From the start, Finch has the love and support of Rosemary, a secretary who recognizes her potential. But in his quest for ascension, Finch neglects Rosemary's love. In this moment of crisis, the book can no longer help him. He must rely on his mind, and ultimately his heart, to save the day.
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