Ellman Film Enterprises

Background
Ellman Film Enterprises is a distribution company.

1st Logo (1972-1974)


Nickname(s): "The Abstract E"

Logo: On a cloudy background, we see a the E letter with a filmstrip wiping in and the text pops out.

FX/SFX: The E and the filmstrip wiping in.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Ultra rare.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Logo (1974-1980s?)
Nicknames: "The MGM Parody", "A Parody of Many Logos"

Logo: On a mountain landscape with stars, we see a MGM-like ribbon circle reading "ELLMAN FILN ENTERPRISES" with a man wearing glasses. He roars in the circle 2 times, then he smiles. A hand carrying a torch, a monument with 2 searchlights, a radio tower in a globe, and a ring surround the circle.

FX/SFX: Live action for the man.

Music/Sounds: Only the sound of a lion roaring.

Availability: Rare. seen on various movies at the time.

Editor's Note: It's mostly known as a parody of famous movie logos such as 20th Century Fox, MGM, Columbia, and even RKO Radio Pictures.