| STATEFAIR | 1932 novel by Phil Stong adapted for the cinema and as a Broadway musical |
| STATE | 1932 novel by Phil Stong adapted for the cinema and as a Broadway musical (5,4) |
| HAIR | 1932 novel by Phil Stong adapted for the cinema and as a Broadway musical (5,4) (see 12D) |
| FAIR | 1932 novel by Phil Stong adapted for the cinema and as a Broadway musical (5,4) |
| SHOWBOAT | Novel by Edna Ferber, adapted as a Broadway musical (4,4) |
| THEPITANDTHEPENDULUM | 1842 short story by Edgar Allan Poe adapted for the cinema by Richard Matheson in 1961 |
| THEPITANDTHE | 1842 short story by Edgar Allan Poe adapted for the cinema by Richard Matheson in 1961 |
| PENDULUM | see 6ac, 1842 short story by Edgar Allan Poe adapted for the cinema by Richard Matheson in 1961 |
| MYBEST | A good mate match for the cinema (2,4,6'1,7) |
| WEDDING | A good mate match for the cinema (2,4,6'1,7) |
| FRIENDS | A good mate match for the cinema (2,4,6'1,7) |
| CAIRO | City which is home to the largest cinema and music industry in the Arab world (5) |
| RESTAGING | "Producing a revival of, as a Broadway show" |
| BMOVIES | Low-budget cinema ... and, literally, the four longest puzzle answers |
| FEROZ | Late actor known for stylish cinema and strong friendship with actress Mumtaz.(First Name) (5) |
| AUTHORAUTHOR | 1982 film starring Al Pacino as a Broadway playwright |
| LONGRUN | Extended engagement, as a Broadway show |
| OPENS | Starts, as a Broadway run |
| SCREEN | Silver ___ , informal term for the cinema (6) |
| MOVIES | Films for the cinema (6) |