The Prince and the Pauper retell the story, other cartoons employ parody (including an episode of the animated television show "Johnny Bravo" in which Twain appears, begging cartoonists to "let this tired story die"). Film critic Roger Ebert suggested that the 1983 comedy film "Trading Places" (starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy) has similarities to Twain's tale due to the two characters' switching lives (although not by choice). A much-abridged 1920 silent version was produced (as one of his first films) by Alexander Korda in Austria entitled "Der Prinz und der Bettelknabe". The 1937 version starred Errol Flynn (as Hendon) and twins Billy and Bobby
Trading Places top ten grossing films for 17 weeks. It went on to earn $90.4 million during its U.S. theatrical run, making it the 4th highest-grossing film of 1983, behind "Flashdance" ($92.9 million), "Terms of Endearment" ($108.4 million) and "Return of the Jedi" ($252.5 million), and the second highest grossing R-rated film of 1983, behind "Flashdance". Adjusted for inflation, the film remains the number 58 highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. "Trading Places" was met with positive reviews from critics. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 86%, based on 44 reviews, with an average rating of