Old movie spool (4)

I believe the answer is:

reel

(Other definitions for reel that I've seen before include "unwind?" , "Dance; winding drum" , "Revolving spool" , "Stagger with rod winder" , "Folk dance" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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