Thames Silents
From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum
Descriptions by
RSX-798
Captures by
TEGPicturesEntertainment
Editions by
RSX-798
Video captures courtesy of
Broken Saw
RSX-798
Captures by
TEGPicturesEntertainment
Editions by
RSX-798
Video captures courtesy of
Broken Saw
Background
Thames Silents was a brand used by then-ITV contractor Thames Television to restore old silent films. The brand was discontinued after Thames lost its ITV franchise in 1992.
(Late 1980s-1992)
Logo: On a black background, we see a musical note with filmstrips running. On the left side is the word "THAMES" and on the right side is the word "SILENTS".
Variants: Sometimes, the text is in a different font.
Technique: None.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Thames restorations of old silent films, such as Ben-Hur (1925) and The Blot (1921).
