(the) Rank Group

(the) Rank Group
the Rank Group [the Rank Group]
a large British company, established by J Arthur Rank as the Rank Organization, originally known for making films. Its symbol, often seen at the beginning of films, was a man striking a large ↑gong (= a metal disc that makes a loud noise when struck).

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