TRADING PLACES (1983) Movie Poster, 1 Sheet, Eddie Murphy/Dan Aykroyd
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
TRADING PLACES (1983) Movie Poster, One Sheet Starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche & Denholm Elliot, directed by John Landis is in Very Fine/NearMint Condition....
TRADING PLACES (1983) Movie Poster, One Sheet Starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche & Denholm Elliot, directed by John Landis is in Very Fine/NearMint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Australian One Sheet Movie Poster is in Very Fine/Near Mint condition, Folded as issued. Unused. Very minor edge bumping. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polypropylene bag with acid free archival backing board. This is a genuine theatrical-release poster, not a reproduction, making it an excellent example for collectors seeking an authentic piece of 1980s cinema memorabilia. The colours remain vibrant, the paper stock is clean and well preserved, and the folds are consistent with original distribution practices of the era.
Movie Synopsis
Trading Places (1983) is a sharp, socially observant comedy that blends outrageous humour with biting commentary on wealth, privilege, and class in America. Directed by John Landis, the film stars Eddie Murphy in one of his defining early roles and Dan Aykroyd at the height of his comedic powers. Together, they create an unforgettable on-screen pairing that helped cement the film as a classic of 1980s cinema.
The story centres on two elderly and immensely wealthy commodities brokers, the Duke brothers, played with gleeful malice by Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche. As part of a cynical bet, they decide to test their belief that environment determines success more than heredity. Their experiment involves swapping the lives of privileged broker Louis Winthorpe III (Aykroyd) and streetwise hustler Billy Ray Valentine (Murphy). In a matter of days, Winthorpe is stripped of his job, home, and social standing, while Billy Ray is groomed for high society and Wall Street power.
As the experiment unfolds, the film deftly explores themes of greed, exploitation, and social inequality, all while delivering rapid-fire jokes and memorable set pieces. Jamie Lee Curtis delivers a standout performance as Ophelia, a savvy sex worker who becomes Winthorpe’s ally and moral compass. Supporting roles from Denholm Elliott as the loyal butler Coleman and a young Giancarlo Esposito add further depth and charm to the ensemble cast.
One of the most iconic aspects of Trading Places is its climactic finale set on the commodities exchange, where the protagonists turn the tables on the Duke brothers using their own ruthless tactics against them. The film’s depiction of futures trading, while simplified for comedic effect, became so influential that it reportedly inspired later regulatory changes aimed at preventing similar real-world abuses.
Written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod, the screenplay balances satire and slapstick with remarkable precision. Eddie Murphy’s performance, in particular, marked a major milestone in his career, following his breakout success on Saturday Night Live and helping to establish him as a leading box-office star. Today, Trading Places (1983) remains a beloved comedy, frequently revisited for its wit, cultural impact, and enduring relevance.
To find out more about Trading Places (1983) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.