A list or sequence of credits shown at the beginning of a film or television programme, typically identifying only the most prominent people involved in the production.
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in The Los Angeles Times.
Definition of opening credits in US English:
opening credits
noun
A list or sequence of credits shown at the beginning of a film or television programme, typically identifying only the most prominent people involved in the production.
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in The Los Angeles Times.