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'''Availability:''' Extinct outside of film preservation; was mainly used on early colorized silent films. It appeared on ''The Heart of General Robert E. Lee'' (which is currently being restored by the Library of Congress), and is also said to appear on ''Buffalo Bill's Last Fight''. The logo should be retained if either film resurfaces. | '''Availability:''' Extinct outside of film preservation; was mainly used on early colorized silent films. It appeared on ''The Heart of General Robert E. Lee'' (which is currently being restored by the Library of Congress), and is also said to appear on ''Buffalo Bill's Last Fight''. The logo should be retained if either film resurfaces. | ||
'''Legacy:''' This was MGM's first attempt at a color logo, and color films in general. For a period of time, the lion's name was unknown, so it was given the unofficial name of Bill by the wiki. | |||
===3rd Logo (September 1, 1928-October 13, 1953)=== | ===3rd Logo (September 1, 1928-October 13, 1953)=== | ||
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* It was also seen on the reconstructed Turner Classic Movies version of ''London After Midnight.'' | * It was also seen on the reconstructed Turner Classic Movies version of ''London After Midnight.'' | ||
* The last few films to use this logo were ''The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'', ''Big Leaguer'', ''The Actress'', and ''Main Street to Broadway''. | * The last few films to use this logo were ''The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'', ''Big Leaguer'', ''The Actress'', and ''Main Street to Broadway''. | ||
'''Legacy:''' Along with Tanner, Jackie rates at the top with logo enthusiasts as far as MGM lions go. He was the third-longest lion to be used behind Tanner and Leo. | |||
===4th Logo (November 2, 1928-March 15, 1932)=== | ===4th Logo (November 2, 1928-March 15, 1932)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on color films such as ''The Viking'' (1928), ''The Mysterious Island'' (1929), ''The Rogue Song'' (1930), and ''Crazy House'' (1930), as well as color shorts like ''Kiddie Revue'' (1930) and ''Over the Counter'' (1932). | '''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on color films such as ''The Viking'' (1928), ''The Mysterious Island'' (1929), ''The Rogue Song'' (1930), and ''Crazy House'' (1930), as well as color shorts like ''Kiddie Revue'' (1930) and ''Over the Counter'' (1932). | ||
'''Legacy:''' Telly is usually considered one of the scariest MGM lions, along with Coffee and Tanner, mainly because of the poor lighting that was used during filming (which unintentionally makes him look menacing), in addition to Telly staring right at the camera while barely moving. | |||
===5th Logo (February 4, 1932-May 25, 1935)=== | ===5th Logo (February 4, 1932-May 25, 1935)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on several of MGM's color short subjects, including ''Roast-Beef and Movies'' and ''Wild People'', as well as the first season of MGM's "Happy Harmonies" cartoons. | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on several of MGM's color short subjects, including ''Roast-Beef and Movies'' and ''Wild People'', as well as the first season of MGM's "Happy Harmonies" cartoons. | ||
'''Legacy:''' Coffee is another MGM lion often considered scary, due to the rough audio quality of the roars and his overall menacing look. | |||
===6th Logo (September 18, 1934-December 3, 1953)=== | ===6th Logo (September 18, 1934-December 3, 1953)=== | ||
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* The long version is seen on ''Star Night at the Cocoanut Grove'' (1934), as well as on the travelogues ''Holland in Tulip Time'' (its first appearance until 1938), ''Switzerland the Beautiful'', ''Zion: Canyon of Color'', ''Ireland: The Emerald Isle'', and ''Los Angeles: Wonder City of the West''. The former short can be found on the DVD release of ''The Gay Divorcee'', which was originally released by RKO Radio Pictures. | * The long version is seen on ''Star Night at the Cocoanut Grove'' (1934), as well as on the travelogues ''Holland in Tulip Time'' (its first appearance until 1938), ''Switzerland the Beautiful'', ''Zion: Canyon of Color'', ''Ireland: The Emerald Isle'', and ''Los Angeles: Wonder City of the West''. The former short can be found on the DVD release of ''The Gay Divorcee'', which was originally released by RKO Radio Pictures. | ||
* This strangely appeared with the 1982 roar tracks (albeit higher pitched) on the aforementioned Rede Globo airing of ''Gone with the Wind'', even though that film doesn't use this logo at all. | * This strangely appeared with the 1982 roar tracks (albeit higher pitched) on the aforementioned Rede Globo airing of ''Gone with the Wind'', even though that film doesn't use this logo at all. | ||
'''Legacy:''' As one of the more iconic lions, those who grew up watching ''Tom and Jerry'' may consider Tanner a favorite. However, he is also considered one of the scariest along with the previous two lions, as his roars sound unnerving and his look may frighten younger viewers. | |||
===7th Logo (July 15, 1953-November 2, 1956)=== | ===7th Logo (July 15, 1953-November 2, 1956)=== | ||
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* Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the films ''Ride, Vaquero!'' and ''Torch Song'', and ending with ''The Rack''. | * Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the films ''Ride, Vaquero!'' and ''Torch Song'', and ending with ''The Rack''. | ||
* The version with Jackie first appeared on ''Half a Hero'', released on September 4, 1953, and can also be seen on ''Blackboard Jungle'', as well as ''The M-G-M Parade'' on TCM. | * The version with Jackie first appeared on ''Half a Hero'', released on September 4, 1953, and can also be seen on ''Blackboard Jungle'', as well as ''The M-G-M Parade'' on TCM. | ||
'''Legacy:''' This marks the start of the more established design of the logo, although Jackie and Tanner were still used. | |||
===8th Logo (July 17, 1956-February 27, 1959)=== | ===8th Logo (July 17, 1956-February 27, 1959)=== | ||
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* The Golden Anniversary version is seen on films such as ''That's Entertainment!'', ''Mr. Ricco'', and North American prints of ''The Wind and the Lion''. It also makes a surprise appearance after the [[Sony Pictures Classics]] logo on the 2006 [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] DVD of ''The Passenger''. | * The Golden Anniversary version is seen on films such as ''That's Entertainment!'', ''Mr. Ricco'', and North American prints of ''The Wind and the Lion''. It also makes a surprise appearance after the [[Sony Pictures Classics]] logo on the 2006 [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] DVD of ''The Passenger''. | ||
'''Legacy:''' It's seen as one of MGM's most iconic logos, with Leo considered the most famous out of all the MGM lions. | '''Legacy:''' It's seen as one of MGM's most iconic logos, with Leo considered the most famous out of all the MGM lions. This also marks the start of a definitive design for the logo, as it would only receive minimal changes in the following decades. | ||
===10th Logo (April 3-October 13, 1968)=== | ===10th Logo (April 3-October 13, 1968)=== | ||
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* The trailer variant can be seen on the trailers for films such as ''He Knows You're Alone'' and ''Fame'', among others. | * The trailer variant can be seen on the trailers for films such as ''He Knows You're Alone'' and ''Fame'', among others. | ||
* It also shows up at the end of select prints (mainly 70mm showings) and digital prints of ''Licorice Pizza'', its first theatrical appearance in over 50 years. | * It also shows up at the end of select prints (mainly 70mm showings) and digital prints of ''Licorice Pizza'', its first theatrical appearance in over 50 years. | ||
'''Legacy:''' It's seen as an oddity compared to other MGM logos; the print logo would remain in use elsewhere for many years after. | |||
===11th Logo (July 20, 1984-April 28, 2009)=== | ===11th Logo (July 20, 1984-April 28, 2009)=== | ||