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.

1985-1987
MCA sold its British film business to TVS in 1985.

1993-1997
Flextech gained control of the TVS Films unit in 1993 (while most of TVS’ international assets went to International Family Entertainment), and used the TVS name under license from Argosy Media.

1997-????
In 1997, TVS Films was sold by Flextech to Rapier, a British electronics company.