Thunderbird Films

Background
Thunderbird Films was an American film company that was only known to distribute international films, though many aren't known.

1st Logo (June 10, 1923)


Visuals: On a black background, the text "THE END" and a two headed bird next to the text

THUNDERBIRD FILMS LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

at the bottom right corner fades in and out.

Technique: None.

Audio: The closing theme of the film.

Availability: Only seen on a release of The Shock.

2nd Logo (April 3, 1963)


Visuals: We see a bunch of lightning against a blue background. The lightning calms down, as a red thunderbolt abruptly appears at the middle. A splitscreen effect occurs, revealing a blue thunderbird symbol against a yellow background. The thunderbird symbol zooms in and as it stops, 2 sets of red text appear between the thunderbird symbol. The first set of text at the top reads "A THUNDERBIRD FILMS" and the second set of text at the bottom reads "RELEASE".

Trivia: The thunderbird symbol according to Native-American culture represents power, protection, and strength. It is often seen as the most powerful of all spirits and can also transform into human form by opening his head up like a mask and taking his feathers off as if they were a mere blanket.

Technique: Cel animation.

Audio: The sound of thunder, a cymbal crash when the red thunderbult appears, and it ends with an orchestral fanfare.

Availability: This was seen in a release of an Italian documentary film Mondo Cane.