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‘Trading Places’ at 40: Dan Aykroyd Knows That Blackface Scene Wouldn’t Fly Today

Por: The Daily Beast Entertainment June 24, 2023

It may be mid-June, but it’s never too early to think about Christmas—and one iconic festive movie has special reason to celebrate this year. Released in 1983, , , and ’ status-swap comedy Trading Places turned 40 this month. Yep, despite its reputation as a yuletide favorite—thanks to the memorable image of Aykroyd’s grubby banker-turned-hobo dressed in a dirty Santa costume, drunkenly chewing on a salmon wedge—director John... + full article



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