COLUMBIA'S COLORFUL HISTORY.

This article provides a concise history of Columbia Pictures, a major film studio in Hollywood. It begins with the studio's founding in 1924 by Harry and Jack Cohn and Joe Brandt, and their focus on producing budget-friendly films like Westerns and comedies. The article highlights significant moments in Columbia's history, such as the hiring of filmmaker Frank Capra in 1928, the studio's success during the Great Depression, the impact of the Paramount Decrees in 1948, and the acquisition of the studio by Coca-Cola in 1982. It also mentions notable films produced by Columbia, including "On the Waterfront" and the "Spider-Man" franchise. The article concludes with the recent success of the romantic comedy "Anyone But You." [Extracted from the article]