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Newt slows down and watches Mary Lou as he would observe a foreign species: No judgment, simply interest.
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Newt, intrigued by the noise of shouting, approaches a rally of the New Salem Philanthropic Society.
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Mary Lou Barebone, a handsome midwestern woman in a 1920s version of Puritan dress, charismatic and earnest, stands on a small stage at the steps to the City Bank.
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MARY LOU (to the assembled crowd): "… this great city sparkles with the jewels of man's invention! Movie theaters, automobiles, the wireless, electric lights -- all dazzle and bewitch us!"
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NEWT: "Oh… so sorry."
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EXT. ANOTHER STREET, STEPS OF THE CITY BANK -- DAY
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Nearby stands Tina Goldstein, hat low on her head, upturned collar. She is eating a hot dog, mustard smeared on her upper lip. Newt accidentally bumps into her as he makes his way to the front of the rally.
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MARY LOU: "But where there is light there is shadow, friend. Something is stalking our city, wreaking destruction and then disappearing without a trace…"
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Behind her stands a man parading a banner emblazoned with the organization's symbol: Hands proudly grasping a broken wand amid bright yellow and red flames.
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NEWT: "I'm so sorry -- my case --"
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Jacob struggles on, heading past Mary Lou and up the steps of the bank.
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JACOB: "Excuse me, doll, just trying to get to the bank -- excuse me -- just trying…"
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Jacob Kowalski moves nervously down the street toward the crowd, wearing an ill-fitting brown suit and carrying a battered brown leather case.
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A beat.
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Jacob trips over Newt's case, disappearing momentarily. Newt hauls him up.
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MARY LOU: "Are you a seeker? A seeker after truth?"
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MARY LOU (charming, to Newt): "You, friend! What drew you to our meeting today?"
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JACOB: "Excuse me!"
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A smartly dressed man flips a dime toward a beggar sitting on the steps.
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Newt is startled to find himself the center of attention.
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MARY LOU (O. S.): "We have to fight -- join us, the Second Salemers, in our fight!"
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NEWT: "Oh… I was just -- passing…"
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JACOB: "No harm done --"
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Jacob makes his way through the gathered crowds, also pushing past Tina.
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NEWT: "I'm more of a chaser, really."
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ANGLE ON PEOPLE moving in and out of the bank.
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The kerfuffle around Newt draws Mary Lou's attention.
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MARY LOU (O. S.): "Hear my words and heed my warning…"
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CLOSE ON THE DIME, falling in slow motion.
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ANGLE ON THE DIME hitting the steps with a musical clang.
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ANGLE ON THE PAWS, now trying hard to prize open the case.
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Mary Lou's three adopted children, adults Credence and Chastity, and Modesty (an eight-year-old girl), hand out leaflets. Credence appears nervous and troubled.
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ANGLE ON SOME LITTLE PAWS, which have appeared in the narrow crack between the lid and the body of Newt's case.
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MARY LOU: "… and laugh if you dare: Witches live among us!"
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MARY LOU (O. S.): "We have to fight together for the sake of our children -- for the sake of tomorrow!" (to Newt) "What do you say to that, friend?"
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Newt, startled, looks down at his case.
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As Newt looks up toward Mary Lou, something seen from the corner of his eye catches his attention. The Niffler, a small, furry black cross between a mole and a duck-billed platypus, is sitting on the steps of the bank, hastily pulling the beggar's hat full of money out of sight behind a pillar.
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4 / 4
MARY LOU (O. S.): "Witches live among us."
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ANGLE ON MARY LOU -- she looks confused at Newt's lack of interest in her cause.
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NEWT: "Excuse me."
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Newt jolts forward.
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ANGLE ON THE NIFFLER, busy shoveling the beggar's coins into a pouch in its belly. The Niffler looks up, notices Newt's gaze, and hurriedly gathers the rest of the coins before tumbling away and into the bank.
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ANGLE ON TINA, moving through the crowds, eyeing Newt suspiciously.
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