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1930s actor and bandleader breaking wind (5)

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I believe the answer is:

gable

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'1930s actor' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'bandleader breaking wind' is the wordplay.
'bandleader' becomes 'b' (this could be a standard abbreviation I've not previously seen).
'breaking' indicates putting letters inside.
'wind' becomes 'gale' (gale is a kind of wind).
'b' put into 'gale' is 'GABLE'.

'and' is the link.

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(Other definitions for gable that I've seen before include "Triangular roof end" , "Filmstar at the side of the house?" , "Part of outer wall - actor, Clark" , "Triangular brickwork" , "Part of exterior wall" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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