Crossword Genius

Demi Moore's outside with grand French film-maker (2,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

de mille

'film-maker' is the definition.
(director Cecil B DeMille)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for de mille that I've seen before include "Cecil B - - (film pioneer)" , "Showman" , "Cecil B. -, producer" , "Cecil B. -, US director" , "Cecil B - - - - (films)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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