Everyman 3473

[clueless44]

Everyman 3473
Looks like the answer to 1d is TOP HAT but can't see why.
Help appreciated with last clue.
Thanks.

[chokkie]

It is Top Hat, there's a film of that name. Chox.

[clueless44]

Thanks for confirmation.
Got the film but how is answer constructed from rest of clue?
Cheers.

[factor-fiction]

Hi- you still haven't told us the clue, clueless44.
You can add it to this thread just by replying to your own question- you don't need another thread. Thanks

[clueless44]

Everyman 3473
1d Lead in this getting Oscar? Fine Film (3,3)

Answer is Top Hat. Got the film bit, but not clear how rest of clue works.
Cheers.

[bibblebub]

lead in This = T
oscar = O [phonetic alphabet]
fine = PHAT http://www.thefreedictionary.com/phat

T O PHAT

[clueless44]

Thanks bibblebub.
Learnt a new word - phat.