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First Films was a film company established by the Hongkongese producer/director Wong Cheuk-hon. While registered in British Hong Kong, First Films mainly operated in Taiwan and most of their films were made there. First Films ceased operations in the late 80s. Wong Cheuk-hon's son Wong Hoi would later set up Golden Flare Films.

First Films

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1st Logo (January 30, 1968-1986)	2nd Logo (6th Anniversary) (April 25, 1974)

First Distributors (H.K) Ltd.

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Logo (1970's-1980's)

First Films

1st Logo (January 30, 1968-1986)

Visuals: On a dark blue background, there is a dim logo. The logo then becomes brighter to reveal that it is a large brown "1" with a smaller "1" inside of it that is the same color as a wreath surrounding the large "1". After the "1" zooms in, the large words "FIRST" and "SCOPE" fade in on either side of the "1", along with the yellow name "First Films Co., Ltd." in Chinese below. The logo sparkles throughout.

Variant: Sometimes, the word "FILMS" instead of the word "SCOPE" is seen, and the Chinese name says "First Distributors (H. K.)". It's seen on some later films produced or distributed by company them.

Technique: Cel animation.

Audio: A drumroll followed by a fanfare with the first six notes borrowed from the common childish tune that is often sung "Nanny Nanny Boo-Boo". Sometimes, on the "SCOPE" version, there are 2 versions, different music and a stock fanfare from the New Tide Film Co. logo. On early films, A drumroll and the gong sound was heard.

Availability: Seen on many films made by the company, such as the Mandarin film Ma Su Chen, The Flying Swordgirl, Knight Errant and others. Sometimes is plastered or preceded by the Media Asia logo. A very cut-off version can also be seen on a VHS copy of Women Warriors.

2nd Logo (6th Anniversary) (April 25, 1974)

Visuals: In a pink background a bordered dark-pink box has a white text in Chinese saying:

FIRST FILMS CO., LTD.
---------------------------------------------
SIX YEARS OF THE GIANT

Technique: A still, printed image.

Audio: A loud triumphant fanfare, which was also used by other companies such as Dak Lee Film and South Sea Film.

Availability: Only seen on Dragon Squad.

Legacy: Pretty underwhelming for what was supposed to be a special anniversary ident.

First Distributors (H.K) Ltd.

Logo (1970's-1980's)

Visuals: In a beige background, two letters written and merge together in a stylized form, then a white English text "FIRST DISTRIBUTORS (H.K) LIMITED" wipes in.

Technique: Cel animation.

Audio: Same as the First Films logo.

Availability: Seen on English HK films at the time.

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+===Background===
+'''First Films''' was a film company established by the Hongkongese producer/director Wong Cheuk-hon. While registered in British Hong Kong, First Films mainly operated in Taiwan and most of their films were made there. First Films ceased operations in the late 80s. Wong Cheuk-hon's son Wong Hoi would later set up [[Golden Flare Films Co., Ltd.|Golden Flare Films]].
+{{SeparateTOC
-(1968-1986)
+|First Films|
+{{ImageTOC
+|FirstFilms1969-Version1.png|1st Logo (January 30, 1968-1986)
+|First_Films_(6th_Anniversary,_1974).png|2nd Logo (6th Anniversary) (April 25, 1974)
+}}
+|First Distributors (H.K) Ltd.|
+{{ImageTOC
+|First_Distributors_(Hong_Kong)_Limited.jpg|Logo (1970's-1980's)
+}}
+}}
-First Films (1968-1986)First Scope (1968)
+== First Films ==
+===1st Logo (January 30, 1968-1986)===
+<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
+File:FirstFilms1969-Version1.png
+File:FirstFilms1969-V2.png
+File:FirstFilms1971-1983.png
+</gallery>
+[[File:First Films logo.jpg|center|frameless]]
+<center>{{YouTube|id=https://youtu.be/5yqlK9-n-OY?list=PLwSOaplC3lZbceKVeFTDHW9itTTZWpr4r|id2=https://youtu.be/LQezLf2Y6x8|id3=https://youtu.be/kYOdAPHQY78|id4=https://youtu.be/nb_VcnhP3dU}}</center>
+'''Visuals:''' On a dark blue background, there is a dim logo. The logo then becomes brighter to reveal that it is a large brown "1" with a smaller "1" inside of it that is the same color as a wreath surrounding the large "1". After the "1" zooms in, the large words "FIRST" and "SCOPE" fade in on either side of the "1", along with the yellow name "First Films Co., Ltd." in Chinese  below. The logo sparkles throughout.
+'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the word "FILMS" instead of the word "SCOPE" is seen, and the Chinese name says "First Distributors (H. K.)". It's seen on some later films produced or distributed by company them.
-'''Nicknames:''' "Nanny Nanny Boo-Boo", "First Films/Scope" ''The Offensive fanfare Hong kong logo''
+'''Technique:''' Cel animation.
-Logo: On a dark blue background, we see a dim logo. The logo then becomes brighter to reveal that it is a large brown "1" with a smaller "1" inside of it that is the same color as a wreath surrounding the large "1". After the "1" zooms out, the large words "FIRST" and "SCOPE" fade in on either side of the "1", along with some yellow Chinese characters below. The logo sparkles throughout.
+'''Audio:''' A drumroll followed by a fanfare with the first six notes borrowed from the common childish tune that is often sung "Nanny Nanny Boo-Boo". Sometimes, on the "SCOPE" version, there are 2 versions, different music and a stock fanfare from the New Tide Film Co. logo. On early films, A drumroll and the gong sound was heard.
-Variant: Sometimes, the word "FILMS" instead of the word "SCOPE" is seen.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on many films made by the company, such as the Mandarin film ''Ma Su Chen'', ''The Flying Swordgirl'', ''Knight Errant'' and others. Sometimes is plastered or preceded by the [[Media Asia Group|Media Asia]] logo. A very cut-off version can also be seen on a VHS copy of ''Women Warriors''.
-FX/SFX: The brightening and zooming out of the "1", the fading in of the text, and the sparkling.
-Music/Sounds: A drumroll followed by a fanfare with the first six notes borrowed from the common childish tune that is often sung "Nanny Nanny Boo-Boo".
-Availability: Common on many films made in Hong Kong, such as the Mandarin film Ma Su Chen. Sometimes is plastered or preceded by the Media Asia logo. A very cut-off version can also be seen on a VHS copy of Women Warriors.
+===2nd Logo (6th Anniversary) (April 25, 1974)===
-Editor's Note: None.
+<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
-[[Category:Hong Kong Movie Logos]]
+First Films (6th Anniversary, 1974).png
-[[Category:Hong Kong Logos]]
+</gallery>
-[[Category:Movie Logos]]
+{{YouTube|id=S7ENnnDCWaw}}
+'''Visuals:''' In a pink background a bordered dark-pink box has a white text in Chinese saying:
+<center>
+FIRST FILMS CO., LTD.<BR>---------------------------------------------<BR>SIX YEARS OF THE GIANT
+</center>
+'''Technique:''' A still, printed image.
+'''Audio:''' A loud triumphant fanfare, which was also used by other companies such as [[Dak Lee Moving Picture Co.|Dak Lee Film]] and [[South Sea Film Co.|South Sea Film]].
+'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''Dragon Squad''.
+'''Legacy:''' Pretty underwhelming for what was supposed to be a special anniversary ident.
+== First Distributors (H.K) Ltd. ==
+===Logo (1970's-1980's)===
+[[File:First Distributors (Hong Kong) Limited.jpg|center|frameless]]
+{{YouTube|id=https://youtu.be/UTo5Bwe1ca8}}
+'''Visuals:''' In a beige background, two letters written and merge together in a stylized form, then a white English text "FIRST DISTRIBUTORS (H.K) LIMITED" wipes in.
+'''Technique:''' Cel animation.
+'''Audio:''' Same as the First Films logo.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on English HK films at the time.
+[[Category:Film logos]]
+[[Category:Taiwan]]
+[[Category:Taiwanese film logos]]
+[[Category:Hong Kong film logos]]
+[[Category:Hong Kong]]