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*1955-1997: “THE J. ARTHUR RANK ORGANISATION presents” or simply “THE RANK ORGANISATION presents”. The words are seen in a stylized font. In 1957, this logo was re-filmed with Ken Richmond now hitting the gong. | *1955-1997: “THE J. ARTHUR RANK ORGANISATION presents” or simply “THE RANK ORGANISATION presents”. The words are seen in a stylized font. In 1957, this logo was re-filmed with Ken Richmond now hitting the gong. | ||
*A German variant of the 1955 rendition exists, reading <nowiki>''Die Rank Organisation zeigt'' (roughly translating to ''The Rank Organization presents''</nowiki>). | *A German variant of the 1955 rendition exists, reading <nowiki>''Die Rank Organisation zeigt'' (roughly translating to ''The Rank Organization presents''</nowiki>). | ||
*1960s: | *1960s: An extremely rare still distribution version where there is no gong footage. Instead are the words "Distributed by THE RANK ORGANISATION" on a curtain background. | ||
*1970-1982: “THE RANK ORGANISATION” is seen in a boxy font. | *1970-1982: “THE RANK ORGANISATION” is seen in a boxy font. | ||
*1982-1997: On films distributed by Rank, the words “RANK FILM DISTRIBUTORS present” are seen over the logo in the 1970s logo font. The logo is re-framed to make it appear as if it is now a close-up shot, and the gong man is seen repeatedly striking the gong (the footage is looped here). | *1982-1997: On films distributed by Rank, the words “RANK FILM DISTRIBUTORS present” are seen over the logo in the 1970s logo font. The logo is re-framed to make it appear as if it is now a close-up shot, and the gong man is seen repeatedly striking the gong (the footage is looped here). | ||