Ever wondered why films are called the silver screen? Here's why
Published on: Sept. 16, 2025, 12:36 p.m. | Source: India Today
Cinema has always carried an aura of magic, and one of the most fascinating epithets tied to it is 'the silver screen.' But why do we call films by this name? The answer lies in a blend of science, history, and cultural symbolism that transformed moving pictures into something larger than life.
