The J. Arthur Rank Film Company was a British film production and distribution company founded in 1937 by businessman J. Arthur Rank. It became known for producing a variety of films, including comedies, dramas, and musicals, and was influential in the British film industry during the mid-20th century. The company is perhaps best recognized for its iconic logo featuring a gong, which was struck to signal the start of a film. Over the years, J. Arthur Rank Film Company produced notable films such as The Lavender Hill Mob and The Ladykillers, contributing significantly to British cinema.