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* 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. | * 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. | ||
* Some 1970s releases used a variant with “RANK FILM DISTRIBUTORS PRESENT” | * Some 1970s releases used a variant with “RANK FILM DISTRIBUTORS PRESENT” in a Times New Roman font. It appeared on a Rank Video pre-cert VHS/Beta/Laserdisc release of ''Tarka the Otter''. | ||
* 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. | * For films shot in scope format, the logo is zooming out to fit the aspect ratio. | ||