A full-screen image of text inserted into the body of a film, television programme, etc., usually to express dialogue or to explain the plot, especially in silent films.
Origin
1930s.
Definition of intertitle in US English:
intertitle
noun
Television Cinematography
A full-screen image of text inserted into the body of a film, television programme, etc., usually to express dialogue or to explain the plot, especially in silent films.