CLASA Films Mundiales

Background
CLASA Films Mundiales (Cinematográfica Latino Americana S.A.) was a Mexican film company which was active from the 1930s until the 1990s.

1st Logo (December 31, 1936)


Visuals: There is a dark background. Suddenly we see an image that occupies the full background. This image contains the following 3D text:  CINEMATOGRAFICA LATINO AMERICANASA Below the 3D structure we see the shield of the company, which contains "C.L.A.S.A", and below it we can see a map of Latin America. On the right side of the image, we can see "PRESENTA". The image is on a grey background.

Technique: Practical effects.

Audio: A typical high school band fanfare made by trumpets.

Availability: Only seen on ¡Vámonos con Pancho Villa!, on YouTube.

2nd Logo (September 11, 1941)
Visuals: Unknown

Technique: Unknown

Audio: Unknown

Availability: Same as the first logo. It can be seen only on El rápido de las 9.15 on YouTube.

3rd Logo (July 22, 1943-1945)


Visuals: In front of a dark sky, we see a 3D structure similar to the first two logos, except the text now reads:  CLASA FILMS S.A.DEC.V. Below the structure is the CLASA shield, now somewhat more detailed and with a ribbon reading "FILMS" tied around it. On the right side is the word "Presenta" in white.

Technique: None.

Audio: An orchestral fanfare.

Availability: Same as the first logo. It can be in some films like Internado para señoritas or La pajarera on YouTube.

4th Logo (August 22, 1946-1948)
Visuals: Unknown

Technique: Traditional animation.

Audio: Unknown

Availability: It can be seen on El pasajero diez mil, Bodas trágicas, Pito Pérez se va de Bracero and El ropavejero. All them can be seen on YouTube.

5th Logo (1948-1958?)


Visuals: Against a sky backdrop, the CLASA shield is shown. The company's name appears from the bottom word-by-word in an Art Deco-style font, flying across the screen and disappearing in the sky. The shield zooms in to a closer position, and the word "Presenta" draws itself in a cursive font.

Technique: Practical effects.

Audio: An orchestral fanfare.

Availability: Appeared on the film La ilusión viaja en tranvía (1954), which is available on DVD.

6th Logo (1958?-1970s)
Visuals: Unknown

Technique: Unknown

Audio: Unknown

Availability: Unknown

7th Logo (1993-2000s)


Visuals: Against a black background, film reels roll over a marquee reading "UNA SELECCION DE". The marquee moves to the top left corner of the screen as the company logo appears and moves into place.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: An orchestral fanfare.

Availability: Appeared on several VHS and DVD releases of their films released in Mexico by Condor Media. One example is Anoche soñé contigo.