RKO-Pathé Pictures

Background
RKO-Pathé Pictures was founded in 1931 after RKO acquired Pathé Exchange, until it was completely shuttered in 1932 and was folded into RKO Radio Pictures.

(July 17, 1931-1932)


Logo: On a cloudy tower, we see a rotating globe with a rooster on top, similar to the RKO logo; the words "AN RKO-Pathé PICTURE" are in the middle. While the earth is rotating, the rooster spreads his wings, and crows.

Technique: Live-action.

Audio: The rooster crowing.

Availability: Seen on newsreels from the era. Also seen on Sweepstakes.