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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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'''Gaumont British''' was founded in 1902 by Isidore Ostrer, acquired Leon Gaumont's control of the company. It was filmed pictures with [[Gainsborough Pictures|Gainsborough Pictures Corporation]] |
'''Gaumont British''' was founded in 1902 by Isidore Ostrer, acquired Leon Gaumont's control of the company. It was filmed pictures with [[Gainsborough Pictures|Gainsborough Pictures Corporation]] in 1924. |
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===1st Logo (1910s)=== |
===1st Logo (1910s)=== |
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'''Visuals:''' On a tan background, there is a stylized black daisy in a circle with "G.B" inside. |
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'''Technique:''' Unknown. |
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'''Audio:''' Possibly none. |
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'''Availability:''' You can seen the print logo at < |
'''Availability:''' You can seen the print logo at <nowiki>http://www.gaumont-british.co.uk/</nowiki>. |
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===2nd Logo ( |
===2nd Logo (1930-1938)=== |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' A still graphic. |
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'''Audio:''' The start of the movie's soundtrack. |
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'''Availability:''' It can be spotted on some DVD prints of films from the era, like 1933's ''The Ghoul'', starring Boris Karloff. |
'''Availability:''' It can be spotted on some DVD prints of films from the era, like 1933's ''The Ghoul'', starring Boris Karloff. |
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===3rd Logo (1931)=== |
===3rd Logo (May 8, 1931)=== |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' A still graphic. |
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'''Audio:''' The end of the movie's soundtrack. |
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'''Availability:''' So far, it is seen on ''No Lady''. |
'''Availability:''' So far, it is seen on ''No Lady''. |
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===4th Logo (1935-1941 |
===4th Logo (October 27, 1935-1941)=== |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' A still graphic. |
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'''Audio:''' None (or the film's soundtrack). |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' It can be found on GB films of the period, such as ''The Tunnel'' (1935) and ''High Flyers'' (1941). |
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===5th Logo (1937)=== |
===5th Logo (1937)=== |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' A still, printed graphic. |
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'''Audio:''' The opening theme to the film. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Young and Innocent''. |
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===6th Logo (1956)=== |
===6th Logo (1956)=== |
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'''Logo:''' Just a simple fade-in and fade-out on a space background with "GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURE CORPORATION Presents" superimposed. |
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'''Visuals:''' Just a fade-in and fade-out on a space background with "GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURE CORPORATION Presents" superimposed. |
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'''Technique:''' 2D cel animation. |
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[[Category:British film logos]] |
[[Category:British film logos]] |
Latest revision as of 05:42, 11 April 2024
Eric S., TechBlitz and others
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Henrynguye5
Background
Gaumont British was founded in 1902 by Isidore Ostrer, acquired Leon Gaumont's control of the company. It was filmed pictures with Gainsborough Pictures Corporation in 1924.
1st Logo (1910s)
This logo is currently missing in action. Please do not add reconstructions of the logo if any exist, as they are likely not accurate to the actual logo. Additionally, do not attempt to add a finalized description of the logo until it has been found in its entirety. |
Visuals: On a tan background, there is a stylized black daisy in a circle with "G.B" inside.
Technique: Unknown.
Audio: Possibly none.
Availability: You can seen the print logo at http://www.gaumont-british.co.uk/.
2nd Logo (1930-1938)
Visuals: A still, updated version of the "GB" sunflower appears with some shiny sun rays in the background.
Technique: A still graphic.
Audio: The start of the movie's soundtrack.
Availability: It can be spotted on some DVD prints of films from the era, like 1933's The Ghoul, starring Boris Karloff.
3rd Logo (May 8, 1931)
Visuals: On a marble background, there is a black tube with a white outline with the Gaumont emblem at the lower right corner of the screen. Inside the tube reads "A Gaumont-British TALKING PICTURE".
Technique: A still graphic.
Audio: The end of the movie's soundtrack.
Availability: So far, it is seen on No Lady.
4th Logo (October 27, 1935-1941)
Visuals: Stylized "GB" in circle.
Technique: A still graphic.
Audio: None (or the film's soundtrack).
Availability: It can be found on GB films of the period, such as The Tunnel (1935) and High Flyers (1941).
5th Logo (1937)
Visuals: "Gaumont British" in corporate font?
Technique: A still, printed graphic.
Audio: The opening theme to the film.
Availability: Seen on Young and Innocent.
6th Logo (1956)
Visuals: Just a fade-in and fade-out on a space background with "GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURE CORPORATION Presents" superimposed.
Technique: 2D cel animation.
Audio: The opening theme to the film.
Availability: Seen only on their last film: Supersonic Saucer.