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yes, i saw it in Barnes and Noble. its a new version with Johnny Depp in it. it's only like $11.
Yes! actually the Movie is based off the play, and play is based off the many versions of the book in London!
The character of Sweeney Todd first appeared in something called a "penny dreadful", an old serial fiction publication. The edition he appeared in was called The String of Pearls. His next appearance was in the 1979 musical and film.

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No, Sweeney Todd is a fictional character, who first appeared in a penny dreadful

series called The String of Pearls. Claims that he was a historical character are

strongly disputed by scholars, though some legendary prototypes may exist.

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Some Historians believe so, but no evidence has ever been submitted that conclusively proves that there was a man named sweeney todd.

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