The Secret of My Success (1965): Cast & Plot
The Secret of My Success is a 1965 comedy directed by Andrew L. Stone, starring James Booth as Arthur Tate, Lionel Jeffries and Stella Stevens. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret of My Success About?
The premise of The Secret of My Success without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Arthur Tate is a dim‑witted, low‑rank police officer in a quiet English town. With the guidance of his supportive mother, he untangles a seamstress’s murder, dismantles a baroness breeding gigantic spiders, thwarts a revolutionary’s plot against a Third‑World regime, and finally earns a long‑awaited promotion.
The Secret of My Success Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- giant spider
- revolution
- mother
- husband wife relationship
- murder
- institutionalisation
The Secret of My Success Cast & Characters
James Booth leads the cast as Arthur Tate, with Lionel Jeffries as Inspector Hobart and Stella Stevens as Violet Lawson. Directed by Andrew L. Stone; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew L. Stone
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James Booth as Arthur Tate -
Lionel Jeffries as Inspector Hobart - Stella Stevens as Violet Lawson
- Amy Dalby as Mrs. Tate
Also Starring in The Secret of My Success
· 7 more- Honor Blackman Lily, Baroness von Lukenberg
- Shirley Jones Marigold Marado
- Ernest Clark Earl of Aldershot's solicitor
- Richard Vernon Lord Hetherby
- Martin Benson Rex Mansard
- Reginald Beckwith Gen. Ferdinand Velez
- Ann Lancaster Angela Pringle
More from Andrew L. Stone
More films directed by Andrew L. Stone: The Password Is Courage, Ring of Fire, The Last Voyage and The Decks Ran Red.
The Secret of My Success Plot Summary
What happens in The Secret of My Success from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thanks to his mother’s help, Arthur Tate, James Booth, rises from a lowly constable to the ruler of the South American country Guanduria.
The story opens with Inspector Hobart, Lionel Jeffries, investigating dressmaker Violet Lawson’s missing husband. Hobart suspects foul play and digs up Violet’s cellar in search of a body. Violet did kill her husband, but she does not bury the corpse there until after Hobart has dug the hole. A timely tip from Arthur’s mother, Amy Dalby as Mrs. Tate, helps him become the hero who solves the case.
Full summary
The whole story of The Secret of My Success, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Secret of My Success?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the leading role of Arthur Tate?
The Secret of My Success Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “In den Fängen der schwarzen Spinne” and “O Segredo do Meu Sucesso”.
- Also known as
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- In den Fängen der schwarzen Spinne
- O Segredo do Meu Sucesso
- A la cumbre por las faldas
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The Secret of My Success FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Secret of My Success, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Secret of My Success released?
The Secret of My Success was released on September 29, 1965.
Who directed The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
More films by Andrew L. Stone Who is in the cast of The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success stars James Booth as Arthur Tate, Lionel Jeffries as Inspector Hobart and Stella Stevens as Violet Lawson, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Secret of My Success have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret of My Success has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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