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{{About|the original incarnation of Republic Pictures, a merger of six Poverty Row film studios|the newer iteration|Republic Entertainment|other uses|Republic Pictures (disambiguation)}}
''Logo descriptions by Logoboy95 and Eric S.''<br>''Editions by mr3urious, Shadeed A. Kelly, V of Doom, Eric S., and Bob Fish''
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===Background===
'''Republic Pictures Corporation''' (first known as "Republic Pictures Productions") was a movie production/distribution corporation with studio facilities, best known for its specialization in quality B pictures, westerns and movie serials, that was established in 1934 by Herbert J. Yates, a longtime investor in film and music properties and founder and president of Consolidated Film Industries, result of a union of six smaller Poverty Row studios ([[Monogram Pictures|Monogram]], [[Mascot Pictures|Mascot]], [[Liberty Pictures|Liberty]], [[Majestic Pictures|Majestic]], [[Chesterfield Pictures|Chesterfield]], and [[Invincible Pictures Corporation|Invincible]]).


The company operated for many years, until eventually closing its production and distribution capabilities in 1959. Republic continued operating in a limited capacity, including studio lot rentals, until 1967, when the lot was sold to CBS. The film library was sold to [[National Telefilm Associates]] (NTA, now "[[CBS Media Ventures]]").
'''Background''': Republic Pictures Corporation (first known as "Republic Pictures Productions") was a movie production/distribution corporation with studio facilities, best known for its specialization in quality B pictures, westerns and movie serials, that was established in 1934 by Herbert J. Yates, a longtime investor in film and music properties and founder and president of Consolidated Film Industries, result of a union of six smaller Poverty Row studios (Monogram, Mascot, Liberty, Majestic, Chesterfield, and Invincible), closing its production and distribution capabilities in 1959, and continued operating in a limited capacity, including studio lot rentals, until 1967, when the lot was sold to CBS. The film library was sold to National Telefilm Associates (NTA, now "CBS Television Distribution"). On December 28, 1984, NTA was renamed Republic Pictures Corporation. After a 25-year hiatus, Republic Pictures returned to active production with a number of movies, series for television including the CBS series ''Beauty and the Beast'', and TV movies, although they did produce few independent theatrical films including ''Freeway''. In 1993, Republic won a landmark legal decision reactivating the copyright on Frank Capra's 1946 film ''It's a Wonderful Life'' (they had already owned the film's negative, music score, and the story on which it was based, "The Greatest Gift"). In 1994, Spelling Entertainment, controlled by Blockbuster, acquired Republic. Shortly thereafter, Spelling consolidated its many divisions, reducing Republic Pictures to an video distribution company and reincorporating it as "Republic Entertainment, Inc.", its last name. In 1994, Viacom bought Blockbuster. In 1998, Viacom dismantled Spelling's non-television assets, and after folding Republic Pictures Home Video, licensed the home video rights of their films to [[Artisan Entertainment]]. In 1999, Viacom acquired 100% interest in Spelling. Republic was then made an in-name-only unit of [[Paramount Pictures]], a division of Viacom. In 2015, Viacom folded Republic Pictures into Paramount Pictures and created a new holding company called "Melange Pictures, LLC" as the holder of the Republic film library. As for the TV library, most of it is currently owned by [[ViacomCBS]] through [[CBS Television Distribution]] and [[Spelling Television]] Inc., all of them controlled by National Amusements, Inc. The syndication rights to the theatrical library is controlled by Paramount, with U.S. broadcast syndication rights licensed to [[Trifecta Entertainment & Media]]. [[Olive Films]] currently distributes their films on DVD/Blu-Ray after Paramount's deal with [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment|Lionsgate]] expired.


In 1984, NTA purchased the "Republic Pictures" name and on December 28 of that year, they rebranded as [[Republic Entertainment|Republic Pictures Corporation]].


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== 1st Logo (1935-1938) ==
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|NoHSdVtkVD0aSxim8Q8PIA6320.jpeg|2nd Logo (August 22, 1936-June 24, 1944)
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=== 1st Logo (August 19, 1935-July 6, 1936) ===
'''Nickname''': "The Shield"
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'''Logo''': We see a black WB-like shield on a white background with a black stripe. The words: "REPUBLIC PICTURES" with the stem of the "P" extended appears on a gray stripe behind the shield. Sometimes, "PRESENT" appears below. At the end of the movie, we see the words "The End", in script, over the shield.


'''Visuals:''' There is a black WB-like shield on a wooden background with a dark stripe. The words: "REPUBLIC PICTURES" with the stem of the "P" extended to double as the "P" in "PICTURES" appears on a gray stripe on the shield.
'''FX/SFX''': None.


'''Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds''': The opening and closing themes of the movie.


* Sometimes, <u>"PRESENT"</u> appears below.
'''Availability''': Extremely rare. Can be seen on John Wayne movies produced by this company on Turner Classic Movies.
* At the <u>end of the movie</u>, there are the words "The End", in script, over the shield, fade in.
** Sometimes, the words "The End" fade out.


'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman.


'''Audio:''' The opening and closing themes of the movie.
== 2nd Logo (March 18?, 1938-1947) ==
'''
Nickname''': "The City Tower"


'''Availability:''' Can be seen on John Wayne movies produced by this company on Turner Classic Movies.
'''Logo''': A city tower with a bell ringing fades in the middle of the screen behind a sunburst. Then the words "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" with "REPUBLIC" in an arc, fade in on the bottom as the opening credits begin.


=== 2nd Logo (August 22, 1936-June 24, 1944) ===
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* There is also a variation, where instead of "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" it says "A REPUBLIC RELEASE". This version appeared on ''Hell's Outpost'' (1954).
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'''Visuals:''' A city tower with a bell ringing (presumably the Independence Hall) fades in the middle of the screen behind a sunburst. Then the words "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" with "REPUBLIC" in an arc, fade in on the bottom as the opening credits begin.
'''FX/SFX''': The zooming effects. The fade-in for the later variant.


'''Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds''': A bell chiming followed by a fanfare. In other cases, it uses the opening theme.
* In <u>later years</u>, a different version with a different tower design and font was sometimes used. The logo was still, and only had the text "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" on romantic lettering fading in.
* There is also a variation, where instead of "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" it says "A REPUBLIC RELEASE". This version appeared on <u>''Hell's Outpost''</u> (1954).


'''Technique:''' Live action.
'''Availability''': Preserved on their movies whenever somebody decides to air them. It can be seen on ''King of the Newsboys'', ''Heroes of the Hills'', ''South of the Border'', as well as many other films from the late 1930s and early 40s.


'''Audio:''' A bell chiming followed by a fanfare. In other cases, it uses the opening theme. A new performance of the logo music is included on the 1996 album ''Cliffhangers! Music From The Classic Republic Serials''


'''Availability:''' Preserved on their movies from the time period. It can be seen on ''King of the Newsboys'', ''Heroes of the Hills'', ''South of the Border'', among many others.
== 3rd Logo (September 15, 1944-1947) ==


=== 3rd Logo (July 14, 1944-November 18, 1946) ===
'''Nickname''': "The City Tower II"
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'''Logo''': We see a steeple (presumably that of Independence Hall in Philadelphia) positioned towards the left of the screen, and "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION", in a white serif font, is moved to the middle-right, slightly slanted. Meanwhile, the sunburst is replaced with clouds and a different sunburst.
'''Visuals:''' There is a steeple (presumably that of Independence Hall in Philadelphia) positioned towards the left of the screen, and "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION", in a white serif font, is moved to the middle-right, slightly slanted. Meanwhile, the sunburst is replaced with clouds and a different sunburst. During the sequence, the bell is ringing.


'''FX/SFX''': None.
'''Technique:''' Live action.


'''Music/Sounds''': The beginning of the movie's theme song.
'''Audio:''' The opening theme of the movie. Sometimes, the bell's chimes is heard.


'''Availability''': Seen on some Republic movies like ''Atlantic City'', ''Tell It To A Star'' and ''Affairs of Geraldine''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on some movies by the company from the time like ''Atlantic City'', ''Tell It To A Star'', and ''Affairs of Geraldine''.


=== 4th Logo (November 21, 1946-January 31, 1948) ===
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'''Visuals:''' On a cloudy background, three rows of words, "'''A'''", "'''REPUBLIC'''", and "'''PRODUCTION'''", are written on a wall at the bottom of the screen in a blocky font. Above is a bald eagle with its wings spread out, facing right, standing on it. A bright glare is shown at the top-right of the screen.
== 4th Logo (1947-1950) ==

'''Nickname''': "The Bald Eagle"

'''Logo''': On a cloudy background, 3 rows of words, "A", "REPUBLIC", and "PRODUCTION", are written on a wall at the bottom of the screen in a blocky font. Above is a bald eagle with its wings spread out, facing right, standing on it. A bright glare is shown at the top-right of the screen.

Variants:
* A color version is also available as well.
* If serials are shown, the text "A REPUBLIC SERIAL" was used instead.

'''FX/SFX''': None.

'''Music/Sounds''': The opening theme of the movie.

'''Availability''': Appears on their movies from the era including Angel and the Badman (which is colorized when seen on the Hallmark Channel).

== 5th Logo (1948-1959) ==

'''Nickname''': "The Bald Eagle II" , "Murica!"

'''Logo''': On a background with dark red clouds, we see the bald eagle standing on what appears to be a mountain, facing the right. The words: "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" in a blocky font with small "grooves" cut across them, are seen underneath.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* A <u>color version</u> is also available as well.
* If serials are shown, the text "A REPUBLIC SERIAL" was used instead.
* "(A) REPUBLIC PRESENTATION" and "A REPUBLIC PICTURE" were used as well.
* If <u>serials</u> are shown, the text "'''A REPUBLIC SERIAL'''" was used instead.
* Later films used the text "REPUBLIC PICTURES PRESENTS"
* Later closing logos had a still of the eagle swooping over a blue sash with golden edges on a cloud background. Inside the sash read "THE END" with the text "(A) REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" or "REPUBLIC PRESENTATION" dissolving in a few seconds later. This appeared most notably on ''Johnny Guitar''.
* At least one British film (''Zanzabuku'', 1955) had the text "REPUBLIC PRODUCTIONS (GREAT BRITAIN) LTD. PRESENT" below the eagle.
* One British export print featured the standard logo, but the text below the eagle fades out and is replaced by "DISTRIBUTED BY REPUBLIC PICTURES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (GREAT BRITAIN) BRITISH FILM DIVISION."


'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman.
'''FX/SFX''': None.


'''Audio:''' The opening theme of the movie, or a majestic fanfare.
'''Music/Sounds''': There are two versions; one is a very patriotic, drum driven fanfare. Another one is a triumphant horn sounder. On exceptional cases, it used the opening theme of the movie.


'''Availability''': Is still retained on Republic movies from this period, including The Quiet Man, Rio Grande, and Johnny Guitar.
'''Availability:''' Appears on their movies from the era, including ''Angel and the Badman'' (which is colorized when seen on the Hallmark Channel).


=== 5th Logo (February 22, 1948-January 23, 1959) ===
'''Editor's Note''': Nice concept for an identity. The Eagle perched on the mountain encompasses the romantic masculinity of United States imagery.
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Bald Eagle IV", "The Bald Eagle in the Sky II"

'''Logo:''' Same as the previous logo, but this time, the logo is computerized, with some clouds appearing to move, and the text "REPUBLIC PICTURES" flies in from the bottom of the screen.

'''Variants:'''
* On some movies, the word "Presents" would fade in below the logo, in a script font.
* There is also a black and white variant.
* There are videotaped and filmed variants.
* There is also a variant with the text "REPUBLIC PICTURES" simply fading in. The text is in the same font, but is less-detailed.


'''FX/SFX''': The clouds moving, and the company name flying up or fading in.

'''Music/Sounds''': The opening theme of the movie, or none.

'''Availability''': Extremely rare. It's seen on some Republic Pictures movies. The "Presents" version appears on ''Gun Battle at Monterey'' on Starz Encore Westerns. The variant with the text fading in appears at the end of a 1995 VHS of ''It's a Wonderful Life''.

'''Editor's Note''': The "retroness" of the logo as well as the computer effects make this logo look outdated. Also, the "filmed" version is just a kinescope of the videotaped version, which explains why it looks blurry.

== 7th Logo (1987-1990) ==

'''Nicknames''': "The Bald Eagle V", "The Restored Bald Eagle"

'''Logo''': On a sky background, we see the bald eagle from the previous logos (not including the Castle Republic Pictures logos). The words ''REPUBLIC PICTURES'' fly up.

'''FX/SFX''': The company name flying up.

'''Music/Sounds''': None.

'''Availability''': Very rare. Appears on some Republic Pictures videos from the late '80s.

'''Editor's Note''': Not much effort here. Very boring logo.

== 8th Logo (1990-1994) ==

'''Nicknames''': "The Bald Eagle VI", "The Restored Bald Eagle II"

'''Logo''': On a blue sky background, we see the bald eagle standing on a mountain with the words "REPUBLIC PICTURES" below. White clouds are also shown at the bottom.

'''FX/SFX''': The company name fading in or none.

'''Music/Sounds''': The patriotic fanfare from the '50s. In most cases, the opening theme of the movie, or none.

'''Availability''': Very rare. Appears on some Republic Pictures movies from the early '90s.

'''Editor's Note''': Again, not much effort here. The scope variant looks pretty good, actually.

== 9th Logo (1993-2010) ==
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'''Nicknames''': "The Bald Eagle VII", "CGI Bald Eagle"
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'''Visuals:''' On a background with dark red clouds is the bald eagle from before, this time standing on what appears to be a mountain. The words "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" in a blocky font with small "grooves" cut across them, are seen underneath.


'''Variants:'''
'''Logo''': We start with a white cloud background. Then the sky and the clouds disperse, revealing the old view of the Republic Pictures bald eagle, redone in CGI. At the bottom-right is the rock. "REPUBLIC PICTURES", in white fades-in underneath and until 2006, the respective company byline appears below the company name.
* If <u>serials</u> are shown, the text "'''A REPUBLIC SERIAL'''" was used instead.

* <u>"(A) REPUBLIC PRESENTATION" and "A REPUBLIC PICTURE"</u> were used as well.
'''Bylines''':
* <u>Later films</u> used the text "REPUBLIC PICTURES PRESENTS"
* 1993-1994, 2006-2010: Bylineless
* <u>Later closing logos</u> had a still of the eagle swooping over a blue sash with golden edges on a cloud background. Inside the sash read "THE END" with the text "(A) REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" or "REPUBLIC PRESENTATION" dissolving in a few seconds later. This appeared most notably on ''Johnny Guitar''.
* 1994-1995:"A Unit of Spelling Entertainment, Inc."
* At least one <u>British film</u> (''Zanzabuku'', 1955) had the text "REPUBLIC PRODUCTIONS (GREAT BRITAIN) LTD. PRESENT" below the eagle.
* 1995: "A UNIT OF SPELLING ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC."
* <u>One British export print</u> featured the standard logo, but the text below the eagle fades out and is replaced by "DISTRIBUTED BY REPUBLIC PICTURES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (GREAT BRITAIN) BRITISH FILM DIVISION."
* 1995-2006: "A Subsidiary of Spelling Entertainment Group, Inc."
* There exists a version that reads <u>"HERBERT J. YATES" with "Presents" in a script font</u> underneath.

* Spanish and German versions also exist and were both spotted in a <u>West German release of ''Hell's Outpost''</u> and a <u>Spanish release of ''San Antone''</u>.

'''Variants''':
* There is also a "60th Anniversary" variant.
* There is also a still variant.


'''FX/SFX''': The camera panning to show the Republic bald eagle.

'''Music/Sounds''': A wind blowing effect, followed by a dramatic string tune. The still variant uses the second half of the jingle.


'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman.
'''Music/Sounds Variant''': This logo plastered the Paramount logo on some 1990s-era prints of the Fleischer Brothers' animated ''Gulliver's Travels''. On said prints, the beginning of the opening credits music played over this logo.


'''Audio:''' There are two versions; one is a very patriotic, drum driven fanfare, while the other is a triumphant horn sounder. Sometimes, it used the opening theme of the movie.
'''Availability''': Uncommon. It appears on the VHS edition of ''The Tin Soldier'' and the remastered version of ''It's a Wonderful Life''. The bylineless variant was seen on the mini-series ''The Stand'', as well as the DVDs of ''Freeway'' and ''Bound''. You can also find this logo on ''Two-Bits & Pepper''. It could also be seen on video/DVD releases of their material through Artisan Entertainment, as well as releases through Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The 1995 byline variant can be found on the VHS release of ''A Lady Takes a Chance''. Also appeared on the Roku Channel's print of ''Highlander II: The Quickening'', which was clearly derived from a pan-and-scan master from the '90s.


'''Availability:''' Is still retained on Republic movies from this period, including ''The Quiet Man'', ''Rio Grande'', and ''Johnny Guitar''. The serial variant can be seen on the various serials the company produced, such as ''Zombies of the Stratosphere, King of the Rocket Men, Flying Disc Man from Mars,'' and ''Radar Men from the Moon''.
'''Editor's Note''':
* It looks as if they didn't put any effort into this. They make a bald eagle perched on top of a mountain seem boring more than anything else. Seems to be a recurring theme for this company's logos.
* Even though Spelling Entertainment dissolved in 1999, the byline on the logo remained on the logo for years afterward, indicating a lack of interest from Paramount to update the logo. (Republic officially shut down in 1998, relegating the name and logo as mere brands.)


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Latest revision as of 08:52, 25 May 2024

This article is about the original incarnation of Republic Pictures, a merger of six Poverty Row film studios. For the newer iteration, see Republic Entertainment. For other uses, see Republic Pictures (disambiguation).

Credits
Descriptions by
Logoboy95, Eric S. and Logoarto

Editions by
mr3urious, Shadeed A. Kelly, V of Doom, Eric S., and Bob Fish


Background

Republic Pictures Corporation (first known as "Republic Pictures Productions") was a movie production/distribution corporation with studio facilities, best known for its specialization in quality B pictures, westerns and movie serials, that was established in 1934 by Herbert J. Yates, a longtime investor in film and music properties and founder and president of Consolidated Film Industries, result of a union of six smaller Poverty Row studios (Monogram, Mascot, Liberty, Majestic, Chesterfield, and Invincible).

The company operated for many years, until eventually closing its production and distribution capabilities in 1959. Republic continued operating in a limited capacity, including studio lot rentals, until 1967, when the lot was sold to CBS. The film library was sold to National Telefilm Associates (NTA, now "CBS Media Ventures").

In 1984, NTA purchased the "Republic Pictures" name and on December 28 of that year, they rebranded as Republic Pictures Corporation.


Contents

1st Logo (August 19, 1935-July 6, 1936) 2nd Logo (August 22, 1936-June 24, 1944) 3rd Logo (July 14, 1944-November 18, 1946) 4th Logo (November 21, 1946-January 31, 1948) 5th Logo (February 22, 1948-January 23, 1959)
1st Logo (August 19, 1935-July 6, 1936) 2nd Logo (August 22, 1936-June 24, 1944) 3rd Logo (July 14, 1944-November 18, 1946) 4th Logo (November 21, 1946-January 31, 1948) 5th Logo (February 22, 1948-January 23, 1959)



1st Logo (August 19, 1935-July 6, 1936)


Visuals: There is a black WB-like shield on a wooden background with a dark stripe. The words: "REPUBLIC PICTURES" with the stem of the "P" extended to double as the "P" in "PICTURES" appears on a gray stripe on the shield.

Variants:

  • Sometimes, "PRESENT" appears below.
  • At the end of the movie, there are the words "The End", in script, over the shield, fade in.
    • Sometimes, the words "The End" fade out.

Technique: A painting filmed by a cameraman.

Audio: The opening and closing themes of the movie.

Availability: Can be seen on John Wayne movies produced by this company on Turner Classic Movies.

2nd Logo (August 22, 1936-June 24, 1944)


Visuals: A city tower with a bell ringing (presumably the Independence Hall) fades in the middle of the screen behind a sunburst. Then the words "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" with "REPUBLIC" in an arc, fade in on the bottom as the opening credits begin.

Variants:

  • In later years, a different version with a different tower design and font was sometimes used. The logo was still, and only had the text "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" on romantic lettering fading in.
  • There is also a variation, where instead of "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" it says "A REPUBLIC RELEASE". This version appeared on Hell's Outpost (1954).

Technique: Live action.

Audio: A bell chiming followed by a fanfare. In other cases, it uses the opening theme. A new performance of the logo music is included on the 1996 album Cliffhangers! Music From The Classic Republic Serials

Availability: Preserved on their movies from the time period. It can be seen on King of the Newsboys, Heroes of the Hills, South of the Border, among many others.

3rd Logo (July 14, 1944-November 18, 1946)


Visuals: There is a steeple (presumably that of Independence Hall in Philadelphia) positioned towards the left of the screen, and "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION", in a white serif font, is moved to the middle-right, slightly slanted. Meanwhile, the sunburst is replaced with clouds and a different sunburst. During the sequence, the bell is ringing.

Technique: Live action.

Audio: The opening theme of the movie. Sometimes, the bell's chimes is heard.

Availability: Seen on some movies by the company from the time like Atlantic City, Tell It To A Star, and Affairs of Geraldine.

4th Logo (November 21, 1946-January 31, 1948)


Visuals: On a cloudy background, three rows of words, "A", "REPUBLIC", and "PRODUCTION", are written on a wall at the bottom of the screen in a blocky font. Above is a bald eagle with its wings spread out, facing right, standing on it. A bright glare is shown at the top-right of the screen.

Variants:

  • A color version is also available as well.
  • If serials are shown, the text "A REPUBLIC SERIAL" was used instead.

Technique: A painting filmed by a cameraman.

Audio: The opening theme of the movie, or a majestic fanfare.

Availability: Appears on their movies from the era, including Angel and the Badman (which is colorized when seen on the Hallmark Channel).

5th Logo (February 22, 1948-January 23, 1959)

Visuals: On a background with dark red clouds is the bald eagle from before, this time standing on what appears to be a mountain. The words "A REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" in a blocky font with small "grooves" cut across them, are seen underneath.

Variants:

  • If serials are shown, the text "A REPUBLIC SERIAL" was used instead.
  • "(A) REPUBLIC PRESENTATION" and "A REPUBLIC PICTURE" were used as well.
  • Later films used the text "REPUBLIC PICTURES PRESENTS"
  • Later closing logos had a still of the eagle swooping over a blue sash with golden edges on a cloud background. Inside the sash read "THE END" with the text "(A) REPUBLIC PRODUCTION" or "REPUBLIC PRESENTATION" dissolving in a few seconds later. This appeared most notably on Johnny Guitar.
  • At least one British film (Zanzabuku, 1955) had the text "REPUBLIC PRODUCTIONS (GREAT BRITAIN) LTD. PRESENT" below the eagle.
  • One British export print featured the standard logo, but the text below the eagle fades out and is replaced by "DISTRIBUTED BY REPUBLIC PICTURES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (GREAT BRITAIN) BRITISH FILM DIVISION."
  • There exists a version that reads "HERBERT J. YATES" with "Presents" in a script font underneath.
  • Spanish and German versions also exist and were both spotted in a West German release of Hell's Outpost and a Spanish release of San Antone.

Technique: A painting filmed by a cameraman.

Audio: There are two versions; one is a very patriotic, drum driven fanfare, while the other is a triumphant horn sounder. Sometimes, it used the opening theme of the movie.

Availability: Is still retained on Republic movies from this period, including The Quiet Man, Rio Grande, and Johnny Guitar. The serial variant can be seen on the various serials the company produced, such as Zombies of the Stratosphere, King of the Rocket Men, Flying Disc Man from Mars, and Radar Men from the Moon.

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