9 ac Suggestive look disheartened Guide (4) ---R. Is it 'Leer'? . If so, why?
2 dwn. Cinema with Jazz Singer holding steadier, mostly showing 'blue' lines? (3,2,10). I think it's --/---/melancholy.
14 ac Throne's in contention after loss of Henry 1 (6) -E-T-R ( the 'E' from 'melancholy' though!)I'm thinking 'NESTOR'
17 ac What a 10 does gets more positive responses(8) -A-N-A-- ( again, melancholy gives the first A. 10 is a 'CONTRARIAN'
11 ac So this hidden side would be more stable and resonant say.(10) ---E---L-Y