Photo dramas were a popular form of entertainment in the early 20th century featuring a combination of pictures and music to tell a story. While the term "photo drama" is no longer commonly used, there are several synonyms that refer to similar forms of storytelling. One of these is a photo-play which also combined still images with music to create a narrative. Another is a magic lantern show which used a lantern projector to display images on a screen. Additionally, the term visual storytelling can be used to describe any form of storytelling that relies on visual elements such as pictures, videos, or animations.