The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC June competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 31: One of Cliff’s film musicals has honey-tongued characters lacking drama initially but achieving vigorous finale.

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A clue to THE YOUNG ONES.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Plenty of & lit. material, but clue ends up rather too long
2.Using 'honey-tongued' as fodder forces some rather cumbersome adjustments