photoplay

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theatrical play that has been filmed for showing as a movie.
  2. A novel adapted from a movie and illustrated with photographic stills taken from the film. Usage largely confined to the silent era of Hollywood.
  3. A motion picture.

Word forms

photoplay photoplays

Etymology

From photo- + play.

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