While awkwardly attempting to impress members of the opposite sex, including beautiful gold digger Ruth (Glynis Johns), broke but ambitious wheeler-dealer Denry (Alec Guinness) often casts his conscience aside in order to lie, cheat and charm his way up the professional ladder. Based on Arnold Bennett's novel The Card, this witty rags-to-riches comedy illustrates how a bit of business savvy and craftiness can go a long way.