newsreel
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Definition
A newsreel is a short film about recent events, shown in cinemas before the main movie, especially in the early to mid-20th century.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in historical contexts; 'newsreels' were popular before TV, now mainly found in archives. Not to be confused with modern video news clips. Common with period films, history documentaries, or discussing film history.
Example Sentences
We watched an old newsreel about World War II.
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The newsreel ended before the movie began.
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Old newsreels showed important historical events.
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Have you ever seen a newsreel from the 1940s? They’re fascinating!
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Before TV, people relied on the newsreel to see what was happening in the world.
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The documentary uses real newsreel footage to bring the story to life.
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