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CBC changed its name to Columbia Pictures Corporation in January 1924. This is the first logo to have the Columbia Lady holding a torch, a concept that continues to be used for the company's subsequent...
- (March 1, 1924-December 29, 1927) This logo is currently missing in action. Please do not add reconstructions of the logo if any exist, as they are likely not accurate to the actual logo.
- (January 1, 1928-May 25, 1936) Earlier variant. Colorized version. Textless variant. Textless colorized variant. Closing variant. Earlier closing variant.
- (May 28, 1936-December 21, 1976) 1966 USSR version. 1975 USSR version. 1936 early closing variant. 1936-1937 closing variant. 1938-1942 closing variant.
- (June 23, 1976-February 11, 1982) The Torch Lady. The sunburst. USSR snipe. Visuals: It begins with the familiar Columbia Torch Lady (a less-detailed yellow-toned 1942/1955 Torch Lady), standing on the pedestal holding her light torch against the backdrop of clouds.
Learn about the origins and evolution of Columbia Pictures, one of the Big Five studios in Hollywood. See the logo of Columbia, the female personification of the United States, since 1993.
Feb 20, 2022 · Learn the story behind the photo of Jenny Joseph, a colleague of photographer Kathy Anderson, that inspired the painting of the 'Torch Lady' logo by illustrator Michael J. Deas. See the original photo, the painting, and the logo in action.
A comprehensive guide to the history and evolution of the Columbia Pictures logo, featuring the Torch Lady and the Columbia text. See the variations, designs, and animations of the logo from 1924 to present.
Jan 19, 2012 · Learn the history and origin of the Columbia Pictures logo, a female personification of America. See the different versions of the logo from 1924 to now and the woman behind the latest one.