Clue: Where conifers are saved, one might say, inspires a film star of old (7,9)
Answer: DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS
Explanation: Definition: film star of old
An envelope ('inspiring') of 'a' in DOUGLAS FIR BANKS ('where conifers are saved', one might say', a typical Pauline whimsy). Sr. or even Jr. would fit the 'of old'.