Bow as if before a king + Move your hands like you're swatting away pesky bugs = "Lord of the ___" (1990 film ... see 27a) Crossword Clue

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Bow as if before a king + Move your hands like you're swatting away pesky bugs = "Lord of the ___" (1990 film ... see 27a) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HANDS (noun)
1. the force of workers available
2. (with `in’) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
BEFORE (adverb)
1. earlier in time; previously
2. at or in the front

Hint 3: Anagram

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