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filmlore en · NOUN

Etymology

From film + lore.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) The knowledge, study, science, history, or culture relating to films or moviemaking; cinematology.
   • In an interesting piece of film lore, for the 1944 film Laura, director Otto Preminger had wanted to use “Summertime” or “Sophisticated Lady.” 2014, Peter Wegele, Max Steiner:
   • Whether the memories have been turned into bizarre shrines, or forgotten and left to rot, you'd have to be totally uninterested in filmlore to find the place dull. 2003, Rough Guides, California:
   • Everyone knows the filmlore about Orson Welles and the making of "Citizen Kane ". It is chosen by most as the best film ever made. 2004, Grey Smith, James L. Halperin (Editor), Heritage Vintage Movie Posters Signature Auction #603:

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