What does the cryptic crossword clue "For example, king or queen in movie, original (7,4)" mean?

The definition is "For example, king or queen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PICTURE (synonym="movie") + CARD (synonym="original – a person of eccentric or original character") = PICTURE CARD The answer is PICTURE CARD.

For example, king or queen in movie, original (7,4)

Times Cryptic #28742 | 12 Down | 2023-10-24 flower

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