Trading Places FILMING LOCATIONS Then and Now

This video features movie locations from the 1983 comedy hit. First up is Winthorpe's Residence at 2014 Delancey Pl, Philadelphia. Staying in Philly, next up is the Duke & Duke Building which is really the Wells Fargo Building on Broad St. Then it is off to the Heritage Club (Exterior) which is the Curtis Institute of Music at 1726 Locust St, right next to Rittenhouse Sq. It's here where Billy Ray is questioned by the police officers. The Police Station/Jail (Exterior) was filmed at 1700 Spring St. This is where Clarence Beeks completes the setup, and where Louis meets Ophelia (Jamie Lee Curtis). The giant Clothes Pin Sculpture (Bank Exterior) is located at 1500 Market St. Louis and Billy Ray have another run-in, this time in front of Independence Hall on Chestnut St. Ophelia's apartment will also be seen, 1210 South St. New York City stood in as Philadelphia in a few scenes but then as itself in others. The Bar Scene was shot at 2794 Broadway in Manhattan. The Squash Club is the Heights Casino at 75 Montague St in Brooklyn. The street where he stumbles off the bus drunk in his Santa outfit is 223 Ave B also in Manhattan. Beeks makes a pay phone call outside the NY County Supreme Court. The World Trade Center site will be on display here, including The National September 11 Memorial Museum. Lastly, Pier 1 in Brooklyn will be seen by the bridge, where we learn Beeks and the gorilla live happily ever after.
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[@starpartyguy5605]

My uncle Carmen appeared in the opening shots, cleaning up some heads of lettuce. He passed away many years ago. Always brings a smile when we see his face.

[@carlabutler7601]

I remember that shot sorry for your loss

[@OlafProt]

those shots of old Philly at the beginning are amazing. How nice to have a little reminder of your Uncle like that.

[@prepstein]

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the amount of time you took to put this location comparison video together. Trading Places is a great American film classic. I know what I'm spooling up on the projector tonight, great job, Nick!

[@NickP]

Thanks so much for the awesome feedback! I am going to do a follow up video in the future for the remaining locations.

[@binkbonusgbr]

Another great video. Your vids stand out for me because you capture the identical filming spot and angle so well. The 80's were my favourite decade for films and you've covered so many of them. There aren't many youtube videos that I can stay glued for 30 minutes+ but the time zips by watching yours. Brilliant... Thank you.

[@NickP]

That really means a lot, and thanks for taking the time to comment! I definitely share your appreciation for the 80s, special time.

[@richardsmith4187]

Awesome video, Trading Places is still one of my favorite movies after all these years and I must have watched it at least 50 times. It's still funny and the story line holds up even today. It was great to see the filming locations and you did a wonderful job at matching up the exact locations.

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed the video, and I really appreciate the compliment.

[@slowpoke96Z28]

Whenever I watch things like this, I like to look how vegetation and streets have either changed or stayed the same. Seeing some of the same trees 30 years later is pretty cool.

[@pegeman1510]

This was a very good movie. I feel like the weather was more foggy, cloudy, and cold back then. Thanks for making this.

[@SPIKE0-0-0]

It would've been filmed in the Winter of 82...hence the foggy/snowy surroundings...This was probably filmed in the Spring, and only just uploaded....

[@titiparisien5915]

Supposed to be a Christmas movie.

[@drhkleinert8241]

The streets werent filled that time, today it seems all totally overfilled with people and vehicles.

[@natedogg7376]

I absolutely love this movie. Watched a million times! I really enjoyed your video man thanks.

[@NickP]

That’s awesome, and thank you!

[@PhillipClark-c9r]

That's about 70 times a day, good going that!

[@miscellanyman263]

Haven't been to the 911 Memorial yet Nick, and not sure when I'll go. Took me about 8 months after the tragedy before I went downtown again. On my way to the former J&R Music World, I would always look up and over at The Towers, but then they weren't there, and I was pissed. It's been nearly 21 years now, and my feelings haven't changed all that much. Thanks for including that at the end, and upfront, featuring one of my favorite Eddie Murphy films of all-time: Trading Places!

[@NAWYILNO]

This is the perfect mix of nostalgia and your own brilliant attention to detail. Thank You for doing these videos on some of the best films I watched growing up. 👍🏼😎❤️

[@NickP]

I really appreciate the great feedback. Glad you’re enjoying the videos, thanks a lot!

[@germaninvenice]

Awesome movie awesome matchup and absolutely great video

[@NickP]

Classic lol.. Thanks a lot Mike… Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

[@BillyLapTop]

I have just begun to see your videos recently and I really love the production values you bring to them and your voice over work is spot on. More than entertaining, I find them informative, which is value added. I like the way you handled the World Trade Center segment, very respectful and you pretty much let the images do the speaking. I have had a hard time dealing with the 911 tragedy. Back in the late 60's into the early 70's, after working evening shifts in North Jersey, I would go over to the construction site at 1 or 2 in the morning to look at the progress being made. I knew this was a historic building being made and wanted to watch its creation. I often wondered over those several years about the future, thinking about the day when it or other buildings needed to be replaced, how they would accomplish that task, never thinking for a moment about a terrorist attack. After the buildings were gone on 911, I would avoid looking over at New York City, while travelling on the NJ Turnpike or from scenic view points in NJ, it was too disturbing. Time has passed and I can handle it now but it is a wound that will never heal. Thank you for the effort you have taken in creating these videos.

[@NickP]

I really appreciate the feedback. While I didn’t get to see the creation of the WTC, I know what you mean. Time helps heal all wounds, glad to hear you’re able to handle the situation better now. I did the same thing for a while, in terms of avoidance. Thanks a lot.

[@doggerproductions]

What a great job yet again nick... absolutely love the way you have edited it...great video....just in time for Christmas ⛄🎄... can't wait for your next one😊👍🇬🇧.... and Merry Christmas to you🎄⛄

[@NickP]

Thanks so much Paul! That’s great to hear bud. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

[@ll7868]

I've watched 3 people react to this movie the last couple days, maybe a dozen first timers overall and it's still funny as hell and holds up well, the Dan Ackroyd blackface scene gets a lot of surprise reactions but overall newer viewers enjoy it.

[@justincanton]

Amazing work bro, Thanks. This is still my favourite movie 🎥 🍿

[@NickP]

Thank you Justin!

[@marklee2141]

Excellent job with the split screen very very well done

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@andrealieberman5278]

Fabulous job- wasn’t aware so many locations filmed in NY. 👏👏👏👏

[@NickP]

Likewise- Thanks a lot!

[@AdamtheGrey02]

Thanks for this. One of my favs from the 80s. Hilarious film.

[@Kevin-si1es]

Absolutely superb video keep up the good work love seeing the locations where the movies 🎬 were filmed keep up the good work kev from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧

[@NickP]

Thanks so much for taking the time, and I look forward to visiting your country!

[@janferrainola5023]

That was excellent. I love that movie. I consider it’s classic

[@trollwithoutcontent2788]

DUDE!!! Another AMAZINGLY AWESOME video! Bravo

[@michaelyapp3254]

Always watch Trading Places at Christmas

[@Kickinthearse923]

Great memories! Thank you

[@portanova47]

Great vid great commentary!!!

[@sourcecode6467]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, Nick is the best in the business

[@NickP]

Awesome..Thanks so much!

[@annirvin6555]

👍. Really enjoyed this. I loved the film. Sooo fancied Dan Ackroyd.

[@vinceg6925]

Great bloody video!!! Love your work!! Subscribed!

[@NickP]

Many thanks!

[@rightaspah215b4]

New to your channel. Great work, much appreciated

[@NickP]

Many thanks to you

[@igorpbeatle]

merry christmas and new year everyone, thanks for another video of a classic from my childhood

[@mfburns7909]

1 of my favorites. Obviously

[@drhkleinert8241]

Perfect Job, man. I think the hardest to find was Ophelias Appartment, how is it possible to know where these small locations are when not even the Director of that movie remembers about...?

[@NickP]

Takes some searching and comparing, google maps is a big help. The longer you do this, the better you get at identifying areas. Also, research helps out as well.

[@neckbone3943]

I really like how you mature it point to get the exact shot. I live watching these location videos but u can't stand when they half ass the shot. Subbing!!

[@NickP]

@@neckbone3943 thanks so much… I’ve been a movie location fan pretty much all my life, but only making videos for them a few years. With each video I try to improve, and I’m def overdue for a new one.. I’ll have it out soon. TMI alert, have recently gone through a lot of positive life changing situations Thanks for the feedback!

[@fngmain6864]

"I knew I should've done Rocky" LOL

[@colinasher2606]

Great work pal, appreciate the time and effort, the detail was spot on, you have made a English man very happy, one of my favourite films 👍

[@NickP]

That’s awesome bud, thanks a lot!

[@ZetaReticuli_]

I gotta say, Eddie Murphy wore a suit really well. I remember back those days, that if Eddie Murphy was in a movie, I knew I was going to laugh. I really wanted to comment on an interesting point you made about the characters trying and failing to go back to their roots. I find that one very interesting and a very astute observation in general. Both characters had their lives upended, and fond themselves put in to situations where they had no business being, and couldn't make any sense of it, and trying to rebuild what was taken from them. But, they couldn't because their old worlds were gone, so it was a matter of moving forward, and out of this strange place they were in to rebuild new lives for themselves. And both became better people afterwards.

[@nickma71]

What a great movie.

[@geoffreyscottpollard9489]

Keeping up the hard work nick.. Great job!. Absolutely class movie. Jamie Lee Curtis has some fabulous parts too! 👌

[@NickP]

Oh for sure, and that’s much appreciated Geoffrey!

[@chasinggreatness42]

Dan Aykroyd would definitely agree with your statement as well 🤣

[@drhkleinert8241]

And she had two fabulous other things...

[@faizasanam1539]

Good job !

[@sicknote1558]

Excellent content 👌

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot

[@Chefchotibahu]

Very beautiful

[@leandro2383]

Excelente video!

[@NickP]

Many thanks!

[@davidmurray5399]

"Who's been putting out their Kools on my floor?" "In Philadelphia, it's worth fifty bucks!"

[@doyouluvit]

8:49 aw you skipped the slam! HAHA!

[@NickP]

Hahaha

[@jonathangonzales1766]

I very much enjoyed this video. We were near Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia last week and were reminded of this great and very funny movie. Thank you for doing a very thorough research and review!! Great job

[@NickP]

@@jonathangonzales1766 that’s awesome, always enjoy a trip to Philly… Glad you enjoyed it, thanks a lot!

[@mixingjd]

Missed the Beach scene comparison at the end of the movie.....

[@SPIKE0-0-0]

Great to see the buildings and areas unchanged after 38yrs. The buildings were dirtier back then, they all look fresher now, via sandblasting/cleaning to refurb and maintain them....

[@MultiSUPERLATIVO]

Does anyone know what beach was the one used in the last scene in St. Croix?

[@NickP]

Davis Beach.. Right next to a resort

[@rockerchick4368]

The Liquor Store, Is Still There!!!!☆☆

[@josh24441]

When you think about it, Lewis Winthrop didn’t own shit. Even though he was the CEO of the duke brothers company, the dukes were still calling all the shots.

[@hllieb22]

The FCOJ Exchange trading floor, part of the NY Cotton Exchange was at 4 World Trade Center not in Towers 1 or 2.

[@mrsog7468]

America seems cleaner, brighter...and diminished.

[@davidsandall]

Great content. That is the ugliest looking memorial I ever seen. That whole situation is messed up. Thanks again for posting.

[@hawkmaster381]

Makes you wonder if all these pedestrians realize this movie was filmed right there.

[@NickP]

I often think the same, and I’ve actually talked to a lot of people while working on projects. Most have no clue lol

[@leeludlowart237]

As an Englishman it always confused me. I always thought the film was in New York. But when Dan went to sell his watch the guy said “ in Philadelphia it’s worth 50 bucks. “

[@NickP]

It is confusing in that respect. The main setting is intended to be Philadelphia. NY doubles as Philly for multiple scenes, and then NY is supposed to be NY in a few other scenes. Def adds to the confusion haha. That’s it though, main setting Philly, with NY making a few appearances.

[@chasinggreatness42]

Well the only ones that would really notice the differences in settings is people who are actually from those places. Me not being from there I thought all of it was filmed in Philly but hey movie magic goes a long way too

[@markames3794]

Great job. I don't recall, but have you done one for Mannaquin?

[@NickP]

Thanks! Not yet, when I was in town I visited the Wanamaker building but only took some pics. I will in the future.

[@ll7868]

And here I thought the whole thing up to the costume party train ride to New York and WTC scenes were all filmed in Philly.

[@NickP]

Yeah, it’s a little tricky in that respect.

[@ll7868]

@@NickP The bar and country club scenes were probably filmed at the same time as the interior Duke Bros scenes and WTC scenes done to save time because there are a lot of Philly bars with that atmospheres. To anyone who's never been to either city they can be easily confused at ground level.

[@ll7868]

The dog pissing on his boots, that location seems so raandom, like an afterthought.

[@NickP]

@@ll7868 Agreed, and I have to say I really enjoyed my stay in Philly. Cool city with good eats.

[@ll7868]

@@NickP Philly sports fans are respected, particularly the Flyers' base, they respect the game. A drunk Philly sports fan who was cheering for the St. Louis Blues inspired the team to change their goal song to Gloria when a video of him went viral singing and dancing in a bar during a game. The Blues were in last place overall and after the song change they went on to win the Stanley Cup that season...beating my Jets in the process.

[@bilalrashad6636]

This and Coming To America are in the same universe

[@scouse_till_i_die]

Brilliant video my friend . Loved this movie thanks for sharing the locations 😊

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@scouse_till_i_die]

@@NickP thanks nick . Love your channel . See you on the next one 👏

[@NickP]

@@scouse_till_i_die I really appreciate it

[@scouse_till_i_die]

@@NickP your welcome sir 🙌

[@harsesishoktar9386]

@3:48 It’s too bad that Burns Roll Off dumpster ruined the shot.

[@rockerchick4368]

THE WORLD TRADE CENTER

[@choprjock]

Superb job tracking down the various filming locations, but the presentation is very disjointed.

[@NickP]

I appreciate that, the presentation suffered some because of a few locations not working out or being accessible.

[@NickP]

However, I’ll try to be more aware of that in the future.

[@sluttyfrogmagician]

Wait so the scenes from the stock exchange inside the building were actually the real room of the stock exchange back then? A couple years ago I tried to figure out whether that was the case and I couldn't find any old pictures that showed anything like that room with the red carpet that they were in. I found a bunch of other pictures that coincided with each other, but I came to the conclusion that that wasn't the real room. If anyone can let me know, I'm really curious for some reason... It has to do with that feeling of nostalgia for a place I never visited, which is eerie.

[@slowpoke96Z28]

Some traders who were there have been interviewed and talked about how they picked extras for it.

[@tantalus-pl6qc]

Love the effort you put into these videos. A sign of true passion. Trading places is a classic.

[@modxmike7608]

The Duke’s mansion was Chestnut Hill College. Great video!

[@NickP]

Thanks!

[@WiseAssGamer]

Funny, nobody considers this movie a Christmas movie. 🎄🎁

[@paulparker1137]

Merry new year 😂😂

[@ToddyTornado]

I do

[@titiparisien5915]

One of my very few desert island movies. Thank you so much for this great job.

[@NickP]

Thank you!

[@MotorScotti]

01:11 Haha I love how you can barely keep it together saying his name "Louis Winthorp III"!! Awesome one again, Nick! Trading Places is such a classic. Then the thing about the 911 memorial museum is that when it opened up I think in late 2011 or 2012, I was there then, everyone had a lot of respect for the place and its history. I went back in 2015 and a lot of tourists made silly selfies in front of the pools, which I found quite offensive. Anyhow, keep filming locations!

[@NickP]

Lolll it was a challenge… Yes, I know what you mean… getting the over views were tough enough, and I couldn’t include the walk by tower 2, screen over screen. It didn’t sit right with me. I felt I covered it enough. I honestly had to fight back some tears putting that segment together. It was tough. As always, thanks a lot Scotti!

[@Stephanie-vn6ir]

Wow, i am blown away by the way you put everything together. You did such a wonderful job. It brought back so many memories of how really funny that movie was. Thank you! ❤

[@NickP]

That’s very kind of you, thanks a lot!

[@SS-Tommy]

It never ceases to amaze me how things change so quickly. 30 years is quick.

[@drhkleinert8241]

Nearly 40 yrs.

[@timbrown8038]

Looking good Louis! Feeling good Billy Ray!

[@Malama_Ki]

I lived in Philly’90-‘95 and at one point was a bike messenger and stopped at many of these locations. Ironically my next destination in life was St. Croix and know Davis Bay well. Good job. If you do Shawshank you’ll need to go to St. Croix to film Grassy Point and Sandy point for the ending. You could do an update edit on here with Davis Bay while there. Great work on such a classic.

[@NickP]

That’s great, I like Philly. I’ll do Shawshank Redemption one day as well. Thanks a lot!

[@adrina911]

Can you do a locations video of the movie “King of New York” and “Cocktails”?

[@NickP]

Nice suggestions

[@JMExplorations]

Awesome job Nick and an awesome movie as well!!! Thank you for showing it to us and thank you for showing us the 9/11 memorial! :)

[@NickP]

Thanks my classy friends. Hope the holiday season is treating you well!!

[@faizasanam1539]

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas ! From Pakistan

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot! Same to you!

[@sanjin9665]

Great video! One of the best comedies of the 80s! Murphy,J.LCurtis & Dan! He’s from my city of Ottawa too in Canada. 😄👌🏽

[@NickP]

That’s awesome, I really look forward to visiting your country. Thanks a lot!

[@cjcadventures]

I really love trading places I watch it at Christmas time and in the year also great job finding the locations fantastic video as always 👍

[@NickP]

Many thanks bud!.. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

[@cjcadventures]

@@NickP Thank you have a great Christmas time to you and yours also 🎄👍

[@Retroman8000]

When i met coleman, he told me his name was denholm.....BLEW MY MIND. but his autograph says your faithful servant coleman

[@MichaelPlant-i5x]

Love this movie they are talking about making another one I don't know how it would be I hope they don't but I love this 😊

[@OlafProt]

Amazing work thanks for this. What a shame about that dumpster outside the Heritage Club!! This is one of my all-time favourite films - but of course you always get such an odd feeling now watching the scenes at the foot of the twin towers. So good to see Richard Hunt.

[@quinnerd5914]

You should explore 3322 la Cienga place where the 1st season of the office was filmed

[@adventureswithcarl123]

I'm definitely going to book the 9/11 museum tour in June

[@neckbone3943]

Not until i watched one of these videos on either the making of or locations did i realize it was a Philly movie. Always thought it was a NY movie. What do i know, I'm from Chicago.

[@noelht1]

And she stepped on the ball!

[@NickP]

LLLOOOOLLLLLL

[@MichaelPlant-i5x]

He doesn't know how to read he said he didn't understand what it said 😂. It said FOOD 😂

[@zeynalzeynalov76]

Thanks for your best videos. Make please video about "Punisher" filming places. Thanks🙂🤝

[@Xegethra]

Haven't seen this film in a long while. Forgotten it was partially set in Philadelphia, a place I haven't been to. Been to New York City twice though, going up a few skyscrapers. We don't get many where I live, they're building one in town right now but it won't be as tall as anything in NYC, or even London. As a kid, I always saw New York in media and wanted to go there, so many tall buildings I often wondered what it would be like to be around them, and such wide roads too. The city I live in couldn't be more different...although they rather funnily renamed the New Street train station as Grand Central....yeah I've been to the real one and it's way nicer than ours. If I ever get to go to America again, I don't really know where I'll go. It's not often I get to travel. I only went to Scotland for the first time last year and been to Ireland once...when I was 7 in the mid 90's. Been to France and Wales on school trips....that's all the countries I've been to. Oh well, nice video, I always like to see how things used to be in some capacity.

[@NickP]

You’ve been to some great places, those of which I’d love to visit someday myself. Thanks so much for the feedback. There really is something difficult to put into words that you feel when having a then and now experience. Interesting stuff!

[@MikeFarnhamGalaxysEdgeGroup]

23:15 may have been a pickup shot later and it was easier in NY

[@JoshTechgamer]

great xmas movie lol i watch it every year i love it gave a like man

[@NickP]

lol Thanks a lot Josh

[@JoshTechgamer]

@@NickP welcome love movie wish I can vist omg Jamie Lee shows all Damm

[@NickP]

@@JoshTechgamer Can’t help but think of that True Lies scene lol.

[@JoshTechgamer]

@@NickP lol then she falls lol 😂

[@NickP]

@@JoshTechgamer lollllll

[@williammartin2349]

just to think where time goes, the September 11 attacks were closer to the filming of this movie than it is to now

[@TerryMC01]

me gusto mucho tu video, te lo agradezco, trading places es una de mis peliculas favoritas =)

[@jillian5719]

Today those Philly cops wouldn’t get anywhere near Eddie Murphy, or anyone, for any reason .

[@kryptism]

A underrated classic! Got this on DVD! The 911 ending is still sad, even after 20 years!

[@TaylorJohnson1]

I love this movie! My inner Ivy is on fire 🔥.

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

Thanks for the classy touch on 911. I was a police officer in NY working that day. I haven't returned to Ground Zero since then. Someday I will.

[@NickP]

Wow, my hat is off to you. I understand completely and hope you do one day. Glad you appreciated the video.

[@Chefchotibahu]

Amazing seen biutiful day

[@ChuckMound]

Nick P on point... Great Video. You do an awesome job with the filming locations.

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@GoldmineVideo1]

More sterling work from you Nick P! Well played! Are you a New Yorker yourself?

[@NickP]

Thanks again, and yes I am.

[@nicklarner893]

Great vid one of the better now and then I've seen great job well done buddy

[@NickP]

That’s greatly appreciated

[@darbyheavey406]

Damn Jamie Lee was hot…..

[@adventureswithcarl123]

Are you able to collaborate in NYC June 9-19?

[@NickP]

Hopefully!

[@TheFKD24]

I'm glad you did this. Too bad Philly has become a trash city. If you did Rocky that would've put you at greater risk. Then ya would've been in Kensington. Zombie land.

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot… I’m going to do Rocky in the future.