1916 film innovation, and a punny hint to this puzzle’s theme Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a trademarked method of making color motion pictures

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INNOVATION (noun)
1. a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
2. the creation of something in the mind
PUZZLE (verb)
1. be a mystery or bewildering to
2. be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide
PUZZLE (noun)
1. a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
2. a game that tests your ingenuity

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