July 7, 2006
This film states that it’s ‘Inspired By True Events’ and commences in England in 1937 with Mr. Henderson’s funeral, after a delicious splicing of authentic period footage and cartoons that serve as the film’s opening credits introduction. As Mrs. Henderson now succumbs to lonely rich widow status, she confides her loss of direction to her many-times-widowed friend and is informed to participate in committees, learn embroidery and/or take up lovers; as her richness would now cancel out her 70’s age.
1930’s English mentality floods the proceedings, and the dialogue, as Mrs. Henderson states, during the unpleasant funeral party: “I have to smile at everybody! In India, there were always people to look down on.” As history informs us, India was under the English Commonwealth hammer and this statement emphasises the hierarchy in place at that time.
Driven through the London streets by her chauffer, Mrs. Henderson spots an old theatre for sale. To read more check my blog @hotmail.com
