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Logo Pictures by Eric S. and Others |
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===Background=== |
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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 (1924). |
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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]] in 1924. |
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===1st Logo (1910s)=== |
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{{MIA}} |
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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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1st Logo |
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(1910s) |
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'''Audio:''' Possibly none. |
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Gaumont British |
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'''Availability:''' You can seen the print logo at <nowiki>http://www.gaumont-british.co.uk/</nowiki>. |
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Logo: On a tan background we see a stylized black daisy in a circle with "G.B" inside |
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===2nd Logo (1930-1938)=== |
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FX/SFX: TBA |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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File:RshkC8rNU6l5z30dVQJIRQ25305.jpeg.jpg |
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</gallery> |
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'''Visuals:''' A still, updated version of the "GB" sunflower appears with some shiny sun rays in the background. |
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'''Technique:''' A still graphic. |
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Music/Sounds: Possibly none. |
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'''Audio:''' The start of the movie's soundtrack. |
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Availability: You can see the print logo athttp://www.gaumont-british.co.uk/. |
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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. |
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===3rd Logo (May 8, 1931)=== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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Gaumont British (1931, closing).png |
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</gallery> |
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'''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". |
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'''Technique:''' A still graphic. |
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'''Audio:''' The end of the movie's soundtrack. |
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2nd Logo |
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(1930s) |
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'''Availability:''' So far, it is seen on ''No Lady''. |
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Gaumont British 1933 |
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===4th Logo (October 27, 1935-1941)=== |
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Logo: A still, updated version of the GB sunflower appears with some shiny sun rays in the background. |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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File:Ob4WrUaVFGFcmSPatu0MJw29010.jpeg.jpg |
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File:British Gaumont (1941, Opening).jpg |
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File:British Gaumont (1941, Closing).jpg |
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</gallery> |
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'''Visuals:''' Stylized "GB" in circle. |
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'''Technique:''' A still graphic. |
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'''Audio:''' None (or the film's soundtrack). |
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Availability: It can be |
'''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)=== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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File:QSKW7MNhFUh1NkEVJSCEbw9616.jpeg.jpg |
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</gallery> |
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'''Visuals:''' "Gaumont British" in corporate font? |
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'''Technique:''' A still, printed graphic. |
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'''Audio:''' The opening theme to the film. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Young and Innocent''. |
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3rd Logo |
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(1935-1937) |
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Gaumont British 1935 |
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Logo: Stylized "GB" in circle. |
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===6th Logo (1956)=== |
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FX/SFX: None. |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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File:41009c513815689bad14efcf53a25c9a.png |
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</gallery> |
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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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Music/Sounds: None (or the film's soundtrack). |
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'''Audio:''' The opening theme to the film. |
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Availability: Rare. It can be found on GB films of the period, i.e.: The Tunnel (1935). |
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'''Availability:''' Seen only on their last film: ''Supersonic Saucer''. |
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[[Category:British film logos]] |
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[[Category:United Kingdom]] |
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4th Logo |
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[[Category:Film logos]] |
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(1937) |
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Gaumont |
[[Category:Gaumont]] |
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Logo: "Gaumont British" in corporate font? |
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FX/SFX: TBA |
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Music/Sounds:The opening theme to the film. |
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Availability: Very rare. Seen on Young and Innocent. |
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Editor's Note: TBA |
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5th Logo |
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(1956) |
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Gaumont British Picture Corporation (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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FX/SFX: The fades and stars flying in thebackground. |
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Music/Sounds: The opening theme to the film. |
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Availability: Rare. Seen only on their last film Supersonic Saucer. |
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Editor's Note: None. |
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[[Category:Home Entertainment Logos]] |
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[[Category:British Logos]] |
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[[Category:British Home Entertainment Logos]] |
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[[Category:Gaumont (France)]] |
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Latest revision as of 05:42, 11 April 2024
Eric S., TechBlitz and others
Editions by
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)
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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)
.jpg)
.jpg)
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.
