Two Cities Films
From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum
Descriptions by
bigladiesman
Video captures courtesy of
Eric S. and bigladiesman
bigladiesman
Video captures courtesy of
Eric S. and bigladiesman
Background
Founded in 1937 by Italian expatriate Filippo del Giudice as a project to make an international film company, it ended up being a genuinely British company, producing films with Rank or on its own. It folded in 1955.
Logo (June 1938-January 11, 1955)
Visuals: There is a painting of London's Tower Bridge with some skyscrapers in the background. Then, in white, rounded letters, the words
A
TWO CITIES
zoom out at a very fast pace and place themselves in the very center of the screen.
Variant:
- On some films (mostly the ones distributed by Rank), the byline "F. DEL GIUDICE IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION" would appear. The set of skyscrapers varies as well.
- In Technicolor films, the logo has a dark, moody look, with cold colours. The set of skyscrapers varies depending on the film.
Technique: Camera controlled animation.
Audio: The opening music of the movie.
Availability: It can be spotted on DVDs of old productions by this company.
