This page only shows print and stationary logos. For other related logos and images, see Columbia Pictures/Other, Columbia Pictures/Trailer Variants, Columbia Pictures/Closing Variants, and Columbia Pictures/Logo Variations
This is the first logo to have the Columbia Lady holding a torch, a concept that continues to be used for the company's subsequent logos, albeit in several modified forms.
1932-1933[]
This logo looks slightly similar to the Starbucks logo.
1933-1936[]
1936-1964[]
1936-1993[]
Coming Soon!
Despite it no longer being a print logo in 1964, the Torch Lady was still used in this design until 1993.
1936–1938[]
1938-1945[]
1945-1964[]
1964-1975[]
1975-1981[]
The famous sunburst logo was said by modern fans to be similar to logos for hotels, such as Days Inn and La Quinta Inn.
1981-1989[]
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