Rapier Motion Pictures/Logos

186?
In the 1860s, British inventor Jeremiah Wooding experimented with early film technology. This is from an early promotional film known as “The Next Great British Invention”, believed to be made in 1863-64.

1865-1896
This logo features the flag of the UK, the Union Jack.

1932-1939
The American MCA acquired Wooding Pictures in 1932.

1983-1986
MCA sold its British film business to TVS in 1983.

1993-1997
After TVS lost its ITV franchise, its UK film operations were sold to the electronics company Rapier Multimedia.

2013-present
This is a remastering of the 1997 logo.