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celluloid

[sel-yuh-loid] / ˈsɛl yəˌlɔɪd /


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Reputedly, he destroyed hundreds of his own negatives, and the celluloid was melted down -- and some of it used as raw material to make soldiers' boots during World War I.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

While Bombay brought cinema to India, cinema lived on its streets and not just on celluloid.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

By 2013, more movies were being shot digitally than on celluloid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Roberts isn’t just chewing the scenery; she’s devouring the celluloid and licking her chops, hungry for more.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2025

In syrupy light Luce was feeding the celluloid through the sprocket wheel.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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