photoplay

English

noun
Definitions
  • a theatrical play that has been filmed for showing as a movie.
  • a novel adapted from a movie and illustrated with photographic stills taken from the film. Usage largely confined to the silent era of Hollywood.
  • (dated) a motion picture.

Etymology

Prefix from English play.

Origin

English

play

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