Drunkard — first of two ejected from film (5)

I believe the answer is:

alkie

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'drunkard' is the definition.
(informal abbreviation for alcoholic)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for alkie that I've seen before include "Who might pour" , "Soak" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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