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Viral Video Vilifies Foul-ball Fan

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President Trump speaking at a political rally in Florida. He is pointing his finger in the direction of the camera.

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The girl as Mrs Lovett with Ben Federico as Sweeney Todd.

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On the way to the theater for the show! Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd.

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Alice E. Marwick (headsnot)

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