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*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). | ||
*For films shot in scope format, the logo is zooming out to fit the aspect ratio. | |||
*A black-and-white version can be found on B&W films. | |||
'''FX/SFX:''' Mainly live action, but on the golden age version, the words appear via a “wipe” effect. | '''FX/SFX:''' Mainly live action, but on the golden age version, the words appear via a “wipe” effect. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' The two “hits” of the gong. On other early logos, the gong sounds different. Sometimes, it's silent. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The two “hits” of the gong. On other early logos, the gong sounds different. Sometimes, it's silent. Sometimes, the movie's opening theme plays over the logo without the gong “hit” sounds. | ||
'''Availability:''' Much more common than the General Film Distributors Ltd. logo. | '''Availability:''' Much more common than the General Film Distributors Ltd. logo. | ||