the silver screen

noun

old-fashioned

: a screen in a movie theater

one of the greatest films ever to hit the silver screen

: movies in general

stars of the silver screen

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At a key turning point in his '80s stardom, Rob Lowe set his sights beyond the silver screen — into the choppy waters of yacht rock. —

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025 Judy Garland had three children: Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft Judy Garland, a legend of the silver screen known for her show-stopping voice, was devoted to her children: Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft. —

Julie Tremaine, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024 Avery Lotz Updated 7 hours ago - Politics & Policy These celebrities have endorsed either Harris or Trump for president From the silver screen to the wrestling ring, a number of celebrities have endorsed candidates ahead of November's election. —

Avery Lotz, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 We’re generally flattered when Hollywood decides to highlight the South on the silver screen. —

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