Columbia Pictures

NOTE: This page only shows print logos. To see on-screen logos, see Columbia Pictures/Other.

1919–1924
The predecessor to Columbia Pictures was CBC Film Sales Corporation. This company did make a few silent films, but was unpopular. The downfall of this company led to the joke that CBC stood for "Corned Beef and Cabbage".

1924–1925
In 1924, CBC changed to Columbia Pictures. This is the first logo to include the Columbia Lady.

1925–1926


In 1925, Corporation was dropped to the logo.

1926–1932


This is the first logo to have the Columbia Lady holding a torch. The concept still remains today.

1981–1989


This logo (nicknamed "Torch Lady in a Dome") combined elements from its previous logo. It also resembles the certificate vignette for Screen Gems in 1960.

1991–1992


Sony Pictures acquired Columbia Pictures in 1991.