Originally: a cinematic representation of a drama; = photoplay; (also) photoplays as a genre (now historical). In later use: a story, drama, etc., depicted photographically.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Moving Picture World. From photo- + drama.
Definition of photodrama in US English:
photodrama
nounˈfəʊtəʊˌdrɑːmə
North American
Originally: a cinematic representation of a drama; = photoplay; (also) photoplays as a genre (now historical). In later use: a story, drama, etc., depicted photographically.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Moving Picture World. From photo- + drama.