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Old 04-20-15 | 07:33 AM
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Because moving pictures with a piano or organ accompaniment were more entertaining and available than live stage performances...

Although moving pictures had originated in the late 19th century, it wasn't until ~1914 that the term "movie" was coined. [there are various web sources that attribute this to a BBC commentator]

Originally Posted by tuxxdk
it's the reason they're called "movies" ...
Last edited by Phil_gretz; 04-20-15 at 07:34 AM. Reason: BBC origins and date
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