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'''RKO Radio Pictures of France''' is the French division of [[RKO Radio Pictures]]. Up until 1950, it didn't have a proper logo for the division, just using the regular English RKO logo. |
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'''Visuals:''' Same as the 1929 RKO Radio Pictures logo, but the background is more cloudy, the color is refined for the 1950s, and the text says "Un Film RKO" (with "Un" being on top of the tower) in yellow. |
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The following is a compilation of international variants of the 1929 [[RKO Radio Pictures]] logo. |
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'''Variant:''' A variant with an orange globe and tower exists. The text is also orange and the clouds are blue. |
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==Italy== |
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'''Technique:''' An aerograph painting filmed by a cameraman. |
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Transmitter", "The Globe and Tower" |
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'''Logo:''' On a cloudy background we see a radio tower situated on top of a still Earth globe. The radio tower is sending out signals illustrated by lightning bolts and sound waves coming from its transmitter. The text "La Radio Pictures presenta" (1930s) or "la RKO Radio Films presenta" (dates unknown) fades in itself on the logo in a "thunderbolt" font. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on French prints of RKO films such as ''Blackbeard the Pirate''. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' Same as its american counterpart. |
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'''Music/Sounds''': Same as its american counterpart. |
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. The Radio Pictures version was seen on an Italian print of the lost film ''Deluge''. |
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==France== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Transmitter", "The Globe and Tower" |
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'''Logo:''' On a cloudy background we see a radio tower situated on top of a still Earth globe. The radio tower is sending out signals illustrated by lightning bolts and sound waves coming from its transmitter. The text "Un Film RKO" fades in itself on the logo in a thunderbolt font. |
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'''Trivia:''' Unlike the American version being a model, this is a painting made with aerograph. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Seen on a French print of ''Blackbeard the Pirate''. |
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Latest revision as of 19:48, 7 April 2024
Descriptions by
Eric S. & TVB
Editions by
indycar, Blue2000, TVB and MizukiAccent48
Video captures courtesy of
VPJHuk
Eric S. & TVB
Editions by
indycar, Blue2000, TVB and MizukiAccent48
Video captures courtesy of
VPJHuk
Background
RKO Radio Pictures of France is the French division of RKO Radio Pictures. Up until 1950, it didn't have a proper logo for the division, just using the regular English RKO logo.
Logo (6 July 1951-1959)
Visuals: Same as the 1929 RKO Radio Pictures logo, but the background is more cloudy, the color is refined for the 1950s, and the text says "Un Film RKO" (with "Un" being on top of the tower) in yellow.
Variant: A variant with an orange globe and tower exists. The text is also orange and the clouds are blue.
Technique: An aerograph painting filmed by a cameraman.
Audio: The opening theme of the film.
Availability: Seen on French prints of RKO films such as Blackbeard the Pirate.