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cinematograph

[sin-uh-mat-uh-graf, -grahf] / ˌsɪn əˈmæt əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /




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The French were pioneers in aviation, photography and filmmaking, and these technologies’ earliest machines and devices are on display, such as the 1895 Cinematograph, a groundbreaking camera and projection system created by the Lumière Brothers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Shows like Sacred Games, on Netflix, didn’t come under the ambit of Cinematograph Act, and thus the censor board couldn’t dictate terms.

From Slate • Sep. 20, 2021

In the wake of the disaster, the Cinematograph Act of 1909 was amended to make sure cinemas would have more exits, and that escape doors were to be fitted with push bars that opened outwards.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2019

According to the Indian Cinematograph Act of 1952, clearance from the film certification board is mandatory for public exhibition of movies in India.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2015

He has been sent by the Cinematograph Company to reproduce the scene for their show.”

From Castellinaria and Other Sicilian Diversions by Jones, Henry Festing




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