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===Background===
===Background===
The '''Gaumont Film Company''' is a major French film studio established in 1895 by engineer-turned-inventor Léon '''Gaumont''' (1864–1946). It is the world's first and oldest film studio, established before [[Pathé]] (founded in 1896), [[Titanus]] (1904), [[Nordisk Film]] (1906), [[Universal Pictures|Universal]], [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]], and [[Nikkatsu]] (founded in 1912).
The '''Gaumont Film Company''' is a major French film studio established in 1895 by engineer-turned-inventor Léon '''Gaumont''' (1864–1946). It is the world's first and oldest film studio, established before [[Pathé]] (founded in 1896), [[Titanus]] (1904), [[Nordisk Film]] (1906), [[Universal Pictures]], [[Paramount Pictures]], and [[Nikkatsu]] (all founded in 1912).


'''Gaumont-Franco Film-Aubert''' was formed from a merger of Gaumont and Franco Film-Aubert. Known as GFFA, it went into liquidation in 1935 and was taken over in 1938. By that time, the company was renamed "Société Nouvelle des Etablissement Gaumont" (SNEG).
'''Gaumont-Franco Film-Aubert''' was formed from a merger of Gaumont and Franco Film-Aubert. Known as GFFA, it went into liquidation in 1935 and was taken over in 1938. By that time, the company was renamed "Société Nouvelle des Etablissement Gaumont" (SNEG).
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'''Availiability:''' Near extinction. One of the only known films this appears on is ''Le Tic.'' Might have been seen on other films from the time, but it is uncertain if they still exist.
'''Availiability:''' Near extinction. One of the only known films this appears on is ''Le Tic.'' Might have been seen on other films from the time, but it is uncertain if they still exist.
==Gaumont (1st era)==
==Gaumont (1st era)==
===(1908-1920)===
===(1908-1920)===
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'''Logo:''' We see a stylized daisy. "Gaumont" is written inside. Sometimes, "FILMS" is shown above, and "CINEMA" is shown below.
'''Logo:''' We see a stylized daisy with "Gaumont" is written inside. Sometimes, "FILMS" is shown above, and "CINEMA" is shown below.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* The logo appears on an experimental Chronochrome film made in 1912. Chronochrome was Gaumont's three-colour additive process used from 1912-1913. Throughout the logo, it slightly changes in hue, demonstrating the technique.
* This logo appears on an experimental Chronochrome film made in 1912. Chronochrome was Gaumont's three-colour additive process used from 1912-1913. Throughout the logo, it slightly changes in hue, demonstrating the technique.
* There's an orange/golden version seen on the 1915 silent film ''L'embusqué''.
* An orange/golden version is seen on the 1915 silent film ''L'embusqué''.
* At the start and end of some films, the logo is at the bottom of a stylised frame, the frame usually has french text with the title of the film and who directed it (Opening) and/or Fin (Closing).
* At the start and end of some films, the logo is at the bottom of a stylised frame that usually has French text with the title of the film and the director (Opening) and/or Fin (Closing).


'''Technique:''' None. The changing hue in the variant.
'''Technique:''' None.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' Possibly the opening theme of the film. Silence for the color variant.
 
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. It appears in cartels of cinema from Gaumont since 1908 to 1914, and appears on the short film ''L'embusqué''.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Possibly the opening theme of the film. Silent for the color variant.


'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. It appears in cartels of cinema from Gaumont from 1908 to 1914, and appears on the short film ''L'embusqué''.


==Gaumont-Franco Film-Aubert==
==Gaumont-Franco Film-Aubert==
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. It's seen on films of the period, i.e.: Jean Vigo's classic ''L ' Atalante'' (1934), retained on the Criterion DVD.
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. It's seen on films of the period, i.e.: Jean Vigo's classic ''L ' Atalante'' (1934), retained on the Criterion DVD.
==Gaumont (2nd era)==
==Gaumont (2nd era)==
===1st Logo (1942-1947?)===
===1st Logo (1942-1947?)===
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'''Logo:'''
'''Logo:'''
* On a black background, we see the sun with the capital "G" wiping in counterclockwise and larger copies of the sun expand behind it. "UN FILM DE LA SOCIETE NOUVELLE DES ETABLISSEMENTS" wipes in within an arc and are superimposed over the top of the larger sun copies. The "G" within the cloud gets traced and that copy moves towards the bottom left of the largest sun with it wiping further to reveal "GAUMONT" underneath.  
* On a black background, we see the sun with a capital "G" wiping in counterclockwise, and larger copies of the sun expanding behind it. "UN FILM DE LA SOCIETE NOUVELLE DES ETABLISSEMENTS" wipes in within an arc, superimposed over the top of the larger sun copies. The "G" within the cloud is traced, and that copy moves towards the bottom left of the largest sun, which wipes further to reveal "GAUMONT" underneath.  
* On a superimposed background, we see a white sun with a capital "G" in the middle, and ring around the sun, zooming in.
* On a superimposed background, we see a white sun with a capital "G" in the middle, and ring around the sun, zooming in.


'''Variants:'''  
'''Variants:'''  
* On a black background, the sun is colored grey, and "G" is slightly bigger. The text "UN FILM" appears above the sun, and the text "GAUMONT" is below the sun. Above the "G", is a text saying "DIRÉCTEUR DE LA PRODUCTION" Inside the sun, there is a rectangle with a text saying "René G. VUATTOUX".
* On a black background, the sun is colored grey, and "G" is slightly bigger. The text "UN FILM" appears above the sun, and the text "GAUMONT" is below the sun. Above the "G" is the text "DIRÉCTEUR DE LA PRODUCTION" Inside the sun is a rectangle with the text "René G. VUATTOUX".


'''Technique:''' The zooming in.
'''Technique:''' The zooming in.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the film.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the film.


'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Can be seen on some films from 1943 to the late 1940's. Used in tandem with the 3rd logo during its lifespan.  
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Can be seen on some films from 1943 until the late 1940s. Used in tandem with the 3rd logo during its lifespan.
 
===2nd Logo (1942-1964)===
===2nd Logo (1942-1964)===
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Gaumont (1946).png|Variant seen on ''Martin Rougmaniac'' (1946)
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Gaumont (1947).jpg
| The variant seen on ''Martin Rougmaniac'' (1946)
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'''Logo:''' We see a revolving globe surrounded by a sun. A filmstrip surrounds the globe, and "GAUMONT" is wiped on it. Afterwards, "Distribution" wipes in below the filmstrip in script. At the bottom right, "présente" appears in script.
'''Logo:''' We see a revolving globe surrounded by a sun. A filmstrip surrounds the globe, and "GAUMONT" is wiped on it. Afterwards, "Distribution" wipes in below the filmstrip in script. At the bottom right, "présente" appears in script.
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* The places this logo can be spotted is on the Criterion Collection DVD of ''The Earrings of Madame de...'', and the 2006 film ''OSS-117: Cairo, Nest of Spies'', which is set in 1955.
* The places this logo can be spotted is on the Criterion Collection DVD of ''The Earrings of Madame de...'', and the 2006 film ''OSS-117: Cairo, Nest of Spies'', which is set in 1955.
* It has also been seen on ''Code Name: Tiger'' and ''Martin Rougmaniac''.
* It has also been seen on ''Code Name: Tiger'' and ''Martin Rougmaniac''.


===3rd Logo (1955?-1971)===
===3rd Logo (1955?-1971)===
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File:Gaumont (1969, Scope).jpg
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'''Logo:''' On a blue background, we see a globe surrounded by a yellow sun. A red filmstrip surrounds the globe, with "GAUMONT" written on it. Written above is "LA SOCIÉTÉ NOUVELLE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS" and below is "DÉPARTMENT FILMS". The yellow "présente" text is being written in a rectangle in cursive text in the corner of the screen.
'''Logo:''' On a blue background, we see a globe surrounded by a yellow sun. A red filmstrip surrounds the globe, with "GAUMONT" written on it. Written above is "LA SOCIÉTÉ NOUVELLE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS" and below is "DÉPARTMENT FILMS". The yellow "présente" text is being written in a rectangle in cursive text in the corner of the screen.
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* Appears on some films like ''The Case of Poisons'', ''Marie Antoinette, Queen of France'', ''Les Barbouzes'', ''Les Petits Matins'', ''Fripouillard et Compagnie'', and ''Les Totons Flingueurs''.
* Appears on some films like ''The Case of Poisons'', ''Marie Antoinette, Queen of France'', ''Les Barbouzes'', ''Les Petits Matins'', ''Fripouillard et Compagnie'', and ''Les Totons Flingueurs''.
* Recently appeared on the ''OSS-117'' films as a variant.
* Recently appeared on the ''OSS-117'' films as a variant.


===4th Logo (1971-1980)===
===4th Logo (1971-1980)===
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'''Technique:''' The sun globe and smoke effects.
'''Technique:''' The sun globe and smoke effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A rather ominous fanfare that grows more and more dramatic. Three violin/timpani stabs play in sync with the animations at the end. Sometimes, it is silent. Composed by François de Roubaix.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A rather ominous fanfare composed by François de Roubaix. The fanfare grows more and more dramatic, with three violin/timpani stabs in sync with the animations at the end.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
* On the TeleMünchen German DVD of ''Le Guignolo'', and the re-release of ''Flic ou Voyou'', the 1995 music from the 8th logo is strangely kept, possibly due to a reverse plastering error.
* Sometimes the logo is silent.
* On the re-release of ''Les Sœurs Brontë'', It has the music from the next logo, along with the Russian announcer, if you listen closely, you can hear the music sort of repeating while the Russian announcer says "Gaumont Film Company Presents".
* On the TeleMünchen German DVD of ''Le Guignolo'' and the re-release of ''Flic ou Voyou'', the 1995 music is strangely kept, possibly due to a reverse plastering error.
* On the re-release of ''Les Sœurs Brontë'', it has the music from the next logo. If you listen closely, you can hear the music sort of repeating while a Russian announcer says "Gaumont Film Company Presents".
* On ''Les Mariés de L'an Deux'', It has the music from the 9th Logo.
* On ''Les Mariés de L'an Deux'', It has the music from the 9th Logo.


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*It is surprisingly intact on the TeleMünchen German DVD of ''Le Guignolo'', and it can be found on the film ''Violette & François'', which can be found on YouTube (albeit with the first half of the logo cut off and the second half's beginning plagued by VHS artifacts).
*It is surprisingly intact on the TeleMünchen German DVD of ''Le Guignolo'', and it can be found on the film ''Violette & François'', which can be found on YouTube (albeit with the first half of the logo cut off and the second half's beginning plagued by VHS artifacts).
* It can also be seen on ''La Foiles Des Grandeurs''.
* It can also be seen on ''La Foiles Des Grandeurs''.
'''Legacy:''' This logo is known to use of double exposure effect, which used as the background.


===5th Logo (1980-1986)===
===5th Logo (1980-1986)===
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{{YouTube|id=6xlSwGoORSw}}
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'''Logo:''' On a blue space background, we see a white daisy zooming forward, eventually reaching the viewer and leaving the screen. The text "Gaumont" in an old-English font (the same font used for the 1908 logo) zooms out along with the daisy from before, which stops on top of the text. When it reaches the end of the screen, it disappears.
'''Logo:''' On a blue space background, we see a white daisy zooming forward, eventually reaching the viewer and leaving the screen. The text "Gaumont" in an old-English font (the same font used for the 1908 logo) zooms out along with the daisy from before, which stops on top of the text. When it reaches the end of the screen, it disappears.


'''Technique:''' The daisy zooming in, zooming out, and disappearing.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatic synthesized music score with pounding synth drums, composed by Vladimir Cosma.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatic synthesized fanfare with pounding synth drums, composed by Vladimir Cosma.


'''Availability:''' Very rare.
'''Availability:''' Very rare.
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* Most current prints of films released during this period are plastered by any of the newer Gaumont logos (mainly the 11th and 12th ones), such as on the U.S. Criterion Collection DVD of ''La femme de chambre et le Peasant'' (The Maid and the Peasant).
* Most current prints of films released during this period are plastered by any of the newer Gaumont logos (mainly the 11th and 12th ones), such as on the U.S. Criterion Collection DVD of ''La femme de chambre et le Peasant'' (The Maid and the Peasant).
* This is preserved on ''Lotaino Da Dove'', some DVD releases of ''Zeder'', and the Fox Lorber DVD of ''The Path to Power''.
* This is preserved on ''Lotaino Da Dove'', some DVD releases of ''Zeder'', and the Fox Lorber DVD of ''The Path to Power''.
===6th Logo (1981-1994)===
===6th Logo (1981-1994)===
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'''Logo:''' Against a dark blue/black gradient BG with stars shooting forward, several of Gaumont's "marguerite" daisy logos from the past are shown zooming out into the distance. Then, a large white daisy (sans the text) slowly zooms up and out of view. Afterward, the word "Gaumont" in white with the "G" inside the same daisy from earlier (the text appears to be in 3D). The logo continues to zoom out. As this happens, several more stars shoot forward.
'''Logo:''' On a dark blue/black gradient starfield background, several of Gaumont's past "marguerite" daisy logos are shown scrolling into the distance. Then a large white daisy slowly zooms up and out of view. Afterward, the word "Gaumont" in white with the "G" inside the same daisy from earlier (the text appears to be in 3D). The logo continues to zoom out as several more stars shoot forward.


'''Variant:''' A variant with a gradient background colored dark blue/dark green was  seen.
'''Variant:''' A variant with a dark blue/dark green gradient background exists.


'''Technique:''' The logos zooming.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logo.
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* This is intact on the Miramax Region 1 DVDs of ''Dead Tired'', ''The Visitors'', and on the U.S. Cinema Libre DVD of ''Bengali Nights''.
* This is intact on the Miramax Region 1 DVDs of ''Dead Tired'', ''The Visitors'', and on the U.S. Cinema Libre DVD of ''Bengali Nights''.
* Also, it makes a surprise appearance on a German HDTV airing of ''La Femme Nikita'', instead of the 9th logo.
* Also, it makes a surprise appearance on a German HDTV airing of ''La Femme Nikita'', instead of the 9th logo.
===7th Logo (1985-1995)===
===7th Logo (1985-1995)===
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'''Logo:''' On a dark blue gradient background, we see the Gaumont daisy slowly coming toward us, a la Viacom's "V of Doom", and stars shoot forward as this happens. It fills the screen and then we see the word "aumont" zoom out with a 3D effect. Then it slowly zooms out altogether and disappears. It's similar to the 6th logo except without any daisies.
 
'''Logo:''' Against a dark blue gradient background, we see the Gaumont daisy slowly coming toward us, a la Viacom's "V of Doom", and stars shoot forward as this happens. It fills the screen and then we see the word "aumont" zoom out with a 3D effect. Then it slowly zooms out altogether and disappears. It's similar to the 6th logo except without any daisies.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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* Starting in 1990, the logo appears on a black BG, and "Gaumont" is in yellow.
* Starting in 1990, the logo appears on a black BG, and "Gaumont" is in yellow.


'''Technique:''' The daisy zooming in, zooming out, and disappearing.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' From 1985 to 1992, it used the same music as the 6th and 7th logos. The 1990 variant had these sounds in a lower pitch.
'''Music/Sounds:''' From 1985 to 1992, it used the same music as the 6th and 7th logos. The 1990 variant had these sounds in a lower pitch.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
* On ''Peril'', a guitar version of the theme is played.
* On ''Peril'', a guitar version of the theme is heard.
* On International prints of some movies, the next logo's music is played.
* On international prints of some movies, the next logo's music is used.
* On the Norwegian Dub of ''The'' ''Twelve Tasks of Asterix'', it has the 4th logo's music.
* On the Norwegian dub of ''The Twelve Tasks of Asterix'', it has the 4th logo's music.


'''Availability:''' Very rare.
'''Availability:''' Very rare.
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* However, it makes appearances on the French R2 DVD of ''The Party'', and the 2000 Image Entertainment DVD of ''The Twelve Chairs'' after the 1984 CBS/FOX Video logo (it uses a video master made from a European print).
* However, it makes appearances on the French R2 DVD of ''The Party'', and the 2000 Image Entertainment DVD of ''The Twelve Chairs'' after the 1984 CBS/FOX Video logo (it uses a video master made from a European print).
* The 1990 version has been spotted on the Fox Lorber DVD of ''The Last Metro'', the R1 Criterion DVD of ''And The Ship Sails On'', TCM airings of ''Danton'', and early French DVDs of ''La Femme Nikita'' and ''Robin Hood: Men in Tights''.
* The 1990 version has been spotted on the Fox Lorber DVD of ''The Last Metro'', the R1 Criterion DVD of ''And The Ship Sails On'', TCM airings of ''Danton'', and early French DVDs of ''La Femme Nikita'' and ''Robin Hood: Men in Tights''.
===8th Logo (1995-2003)===
===8th Logo (1995-2003)===
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'''Logo:''' We see a map of all the Gaumont logos throughout history labeled with their respective years. The camera pans across the map following the logos until it gets to the last one. We then see a bright flash and then the camera zooms in toward a gold Gaumont daisy in space (with stars shooting forward). It has a cloud of gas revolving around it that quickly transforms into the word "Gaumont" (written in red). The daisy also turns red. The logo shines afterward.
'''Logo:''' We see a map of all the Gaumont logos throughout history labeled with their respective years. The camera pans across the map following the logos until it gets to the last one. We then see a bright flash and then the camera zooms in toward a gold Gaumont daisy in space (with stars shooting forward). It has a cloud of gas revolving around it that quickly transforms into the word "Gaumont" (written in red). The daisy also turns red. The logo shines afterward.


'''Variant:''' For the logo's first year, the words "1895-1995" and "100 ANS DE CINÉMA" were displayed above and below the company name, respectively, in order to commemorate Gaumont's 100th anniversary.
'''Variant:''' For the logo's first year, the words "1895-1995" and "100 ANS DE CINÉMA" are displayed above and below the company name, respectively, to commemorate Gaumont's 100th anniversary.


'''Technique:''' The camera panning across the map and the bright flash. A very professional logo.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatic orchestral opener with a blowing wind sound, that follows into a majestic fanfare.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatic orchestral opener with a blowing wind sound that follows into a majestic fanfare.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
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===9th Logo (2003-2011)===
===9th Logo (2003-2011)===
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{{YouTube|id=8lfVdtZfhyU}}


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* On some trailers, the logo is shortened, starting with the daisy flashing.
* On some trailers, the logo is shortened, starting with the daisy flashing.


'''Technique:''' The kid, the rising, and the sparkling.
'''Technique:''' A mix of CGI and live-action.


'''Music/Sounds:''' We start out with a 7-note fantasy-like fanfare. When the kid releases the daisy, a 4-note xylophone melody plays, ending with a dramatic fanfare. On rare occasions, it is silent or has the film's opening theme over it.
'''Music/Sounds:''' We start out with a 7-note fantasy-like fanfare. When the kid releases the daisy, a 4-note xylophone melody plays, ending with a dramatic fanfare. On rare occasions, it is silent or has the film's opening theme over it.
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* Was also seen as a shortened and simplified (Flash) version of this logo on the company's website.
* Was also seen as a shortened and simplified (Flash) version of this logo on the company's website.
* Also plasters older Gaumont logos on recent prints of their films.
* Also plasters older Gaumont logos on recent prints of their films.
'''Legacy:''' Simple, yet realistic combination of CGI and real life sillhouette.


===10th Logo (May 18, 2011-)===
===10th Logo (May 18, 2011-)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background a red light appears and bursts to form a red line. The red line rotates to look like a petal. After this several more petals fall from the screen as the background intensifies to a blood red color. Soon, hundreds of petals appear to form a red Gaumont logo resembling the one from 1981, but with a more modern look. The petals in the circle keep rotating until the red background becomes black again.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, a red light appears and bursts to form a red line. The red line rotates to look like a petal. After this several more petals fall from the screen as the background intensifies to a blood red color. Soon, hundreds of petals appear to form a red Gaumont logo resembling the one from 1981, but with a more modern look. The petals in the circle keep rotating until the red background becomes black again.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* Starting in 2015, either "depuis que le cinéma existe" ("ever since cinema exists") in French or "born with cinema" in English appears in the same red color and in a different font below the logo.
* Starting in 2015, either "depuis que le cinéma existe" ("ever since cinema exists") in French or "born with cinema" in English appears in the same red color and in a different font below the logo.
* In 2015 to celebrate and Gaumont's 120th anniversary in the bottom-right corner, the words "120 ans" ("120 years") appear (in a different red font) in a "flower" similar to the one in the Gaumont logo, this was used obviously to mark Gaumont's 120th anniversary.
* In 2015, to celebrate and Gaumont's 120th anniversary, in the bottom-right corner, the words "120 ans" ("120 years") appear (in a different red font) in a "flower" similar to the one in the Gaumont logo, this was used obviously to mark Gaumont's 120th anniversary.


'''Technique:''' Simple, but great animation that keeps the flower theme from the last logo.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A re-orchestrated first few seconds of the operatic song ''Casta Diva'', originally composed by Vincenzo Bellini.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A re-orchestrated version of the first few seconds of the operatic song ''Casta Diva'', originally composed by Vincenzo Bellini.


'''Availability:''' Current.
'''Availability:''' Current.
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'''Legacy:''' This is the earliest "120 years" logo on the wiki; most companies haven't been reaching their 120th anniversary for now.
'''Legacy:''' This is the earliest "120 years" logo on the wiki; most companies haven't been reaching their 120th anniversary for now.


===11th Logo (2011- )===
===11th Logo (2011-)===
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'''Logo:''' Against a black background is "GAUMONT" in a skinny red font, with the "G" inside the stylized daisy from the 1981 logo. The daisy spins as the logo begins, but stops about a second later. On the bottom right of the text, "PRESENTE" appears.
'''Logo:''' Against a black background is "GAUMONT" in a skinny red font, with the "G" inside the stylized daisy from the 1981 logo. The daisy spins as the logo begins, but stops about a second later. On the bottom right of the text, "PRESENTE" appears.
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* Another version has "DEPUIS QUE LE CINEMA EXISTE" ("ever since cinema exists") below it.
* Another version has "DEPUIS QUE LE CINEMA EXISTE" ("ever since cinema exists") below it.


'''Technique:''' The daisy spinning.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on current reprints of their old films.
'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on current reprints of their old films.


'''Legacy:''' This logo is a source of annoyance for French logo enthusiasts as it is used to plaster many of Gaumont's older logos.
'''Legacy:''' This logo is a source of annoyance for French logo enthusiasts, as it is used to plaster many of Gaumont's older logos.


==External Links==
==External links==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaumont_Film_Company Gaumont] on Wikipedia
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaumont_Film_Company Gaumont] on Wikipedia
* [http://www.gaumont.fr/ Official website]
* [http://www.gaumont.fr/ Official website]
* [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjI8_-hg9nzAhUHO8AKHay2A0gQFnoECAIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Flist%2Fls071952803%2F&usg=AOvVaw13MQHbu9Uog3LCJol68LGp Gaumont filmography] on IMDb
* [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjI8_-hg9nzAhUHO8AKHay2A0gQFnoECAIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Flist%2Fls071952803%2F&usg=AOvVaw13MQHbu9Uog3LCJol68LGp Gaumont filmography] on IMDb
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