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1910’s 35mm hand-cranked tinplate movie projector (Source: Wikipedia)

In the 1920s, silent movies were showcased in theaters using a film projector and a large screen. Trained projectionists operated the projectors from the back of the theater, projecting the images from the film onto the screen for the audience to view.

These screenings were typically accompanied by live music, performed by musicians such as pianists or organists, to enhance the viewing experience and set the mood. Throughout the film, intertitles or title cards conveyed dialogue, narration, or important information to the audience.

The projection speed was manually controlled by the projectionist to ensure that the film played at the correct pace, typically around 16 to 24 frames per second. Silent films were often projected onto large screens to accommodate the entire audience, providing a communal and immersive viewing experience for all attendees.