TIL The reason movie theater screens are referred to as the Silver Screen is because in the early days of movies the projection screens were coated with silver or aluminum based paint to enhance r...
TIL The reason movie theater screens are referred to as the Silver Screen is because in the early days of movies the projection screens were coated with silver or aluminum based paint to enhance r...
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Why Do We Refer to Movies as “The Silver Screen”?
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Original Title: TIL The reason movie theater screens are referred to as the Silver Screen is because in the early days of movies the projection screens were coated with silver or aluminum based paint to enhance reflectivity and brightness.