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Logo. The Columbia Pictures logo, featuring the Torch Lady, a woman carrying a torch and wearing a drape (representing Columbia, a personification of the United States), has gone through five major changes. It has often been compared to the Statue of Liberty, which was an inspiration to the Columbia Pictures logo.
- (March 1, 1924-December 29, 1927) 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.
- (January 1, 1928-May 25, 1936) Earlier variant. Colorized version. Textless variant. Textless colorized variant. Closing variant. Earlier closing variant.
- (May 28, 1936-December 21, 1976) 1966 USSR version. 1975 USSR version. 1936 early closing variant. 1936-1937 closing variant. 1938-1942 closing variant.
- (June 23, 1976-February 11, 1982) The Torch Lady. The sunburst. USSR snipe. Visuals: It begins with the familiar Columbia Torch Lady (a less-detailed yellow-toned 1942/1955 Torch Lady), standing on the pedestal holding her light torch against the backdrop of clouds.
- Overview
- 1923–1924
- 1926–1932
- 1975–1981
- 1981–1993
This page only shows primary logo variants.
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In 1923, CBC Film Sales Corporation released several films under the Columbia Pictures name. CBC changed its name to Columbia Pictures Corporation in January 1924.
This is the first logo to have the Columbia Lady holding a torch, a concept that continues to be used for the company's subsequent logos, albeit in several modified forms.
This logo would not be used onscreen until 1976.
1981–1989
Typography: Souvenir Launched: January 30, 1981 (reveal) June 5, 1981 (on-screen) In 1981, the torch lady was reinstated into the corporate logo. In 1982, The Coca-Cola Company purchased Columbia Pictures. In 1987, Coca-Cola sold Columbia to sister company Tri-Star Pictures (which Columbia was its only shareholder at that time) which led to Tri-Star being renamed to Columbia Pictures Entertainment with the Tri-Star name being retained for theatrical releases under that name.
On November 14, 2023, Sony Pictures Entertainment unveiled the new logo of Columbia Pictures to commemorate its 100th anniversary in January 10, 2024. It reveals the animated logo based on Deas' original painting, where the torch has an enhanced glow to symbolize the vibrancy of the studio's history.
Feb 20, 2022 · The iconic logo of the lady holding the torch that you currently see at the beginning of every Columbia Pictures movie was born in the apartment of Pulitzer Prize-winning New Orleans photographer...
Nov 14, 2023 · See the centennial logo for Columbia Pictures, inspired by the historic "Lady with the Torch" iconography. The logo celebrates the studio's rich history of award-winning and trailblazing films since 1924.
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Feb 21, 2022 · Learn the story behind the iconic Columbia Pictures logo of a woman holding a torch, which originated from a photo by Kathy Anderson and a painting by Michael Deas. Discover the history and symbolism of Columbia, the goddess of America, and the artistic collaboration that created the logo.
