Palmerin Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Is the mountain of PARAMOUNT based on a real mountain? Is COLUMBIA based on a real woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceA Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Is the mountain of PARAMOUNT based on a real mountain? Is COLUMBIA based on a real woman? 1) "Legend has it that the mountain is based on a doodle made by W.W. Hodkinson during a meeting with Adolph Zukor. It is said to be based on the memories of his childhood in Utah. Some claim that Utah's Ben Lomond is the mountain Hodkinson doodled, and that Peru's Artesonraju is the mountain in the live-action logo, while others claim that the Italian side of Monviso inspired the logo. Some editions of the logo bear a striking resemblance to the Pfeifferhorn, another Wasatch Range peak." 2) The original illustration of the Columbia pictures logo was based on Evelyn Venable. The second logo, circa 1936, was Jane Chester Bartholomew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Faiola Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I have a full page trade ad from 1935 where Columbia is looking for models to submit photos so they can choose a face for their new logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 They've changed the face of that woman in the Columbia logo several times over the years. AND the hairstyle. Don't know who the original face belonged to though. But, I SWEAR that at one time the face looked a lot like AUDREY MEADOWS. Wouldn't it be kinda funny if the Paramount peak was a representation of MT. ST. HELENS? Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeem Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Here's a site about the women who've posed for the Columbia logo through the years. It is believed that one of them is a high-profile actress who may earn her fifth Academy Award nomination in January. http://www.mthai.com/en/lifestyle/10405.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmerin Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Most interesting replies; my thanks to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 You're very welcome. Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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