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  1. Feb 14, 2018 · Paramount's logo is one of the most iconic images in all of film - but few people know its true origins. Most moviegoers are familiar with the logos of various Hollywood studios. From Disney's grandiose castle backdrop to the outer space view of Earth courtesy of Universal, every movie begins with a slew of logos for the various companies involved in the production, and the biggest are legendary.

  2. Dec 15, 2018 · The Paramount Pictures logo is one of the most recognized symbols in Hollywood. The logo's history dates back more than 100 years, when one of the founders of Paramount, William Hodkinson, drew a mountain on a napkin in 1914. The logo, known as Majestic Mountain, has evolved significantly over the years, but it has always…

  3. Aug 22, 2024 · Fans may recognize the Paramount Pictures logo with its iconic mountain range and stars, but few may know its hidden meaning. ... Huge names like Cecil B. DeMille, Bob Hope, Mae West, and The Marx ...

  4. Feb 21, 2022 · Paramount Pictures, now part of Viacom, is Hollywood's oldest surviving studio; it's behind legendary films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Godfather and Mission: Impossible. The logo now adapts to different contexts depending on the movie it's introducing, changing details such as the color palette.

  5. Aug 30, 2024 · Apart from that, the logo and the name of the production house also have an interesting history. The name "Paramount Pictures" was chosen after co-founder William Wadsworth Hodkinson saw it on the side of an apartment building, says Andrea Kalas, SVP of Archives for Paramount Pictures, according to the official Paramount website.

  6. 1914 – 1918. The vintage logo of Paramount-Artcraft Motion Pictures was distinguished by its oval shape, encircled with a striking double outline in black. This emblem was enhanced with an ornate frame, featuring intricately carved-like designs at both the upper and lower extremities. Centrally positioned was the enterprise’s moniker ...

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  8. Feb 26, 2022 · The Paramount logo (see above) features 22 stars surrounding the mountain. According to Paramount, these stars have two secret meanings. Firstly, the stars represent the 22 actors that Paramount had signed to the studios in 1916 including the likes of Mary Pickford, Gloria Swanson and Clara Bow. And secondly, the design implied that, "Paramount ...

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