Mrs Brown Page #4

Synopsis: Queen Victoria is deeply depressed after the death of her husband, disappearing from public. Her servant Brown, who adores her, through caress and admiration brings her back to life, but that relationship creates scandalous situation and is likely to lead to monarchy crisis.
Director(s): John Madden
Production: Miramax Films
  Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 23 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.3
Metacritic:
71
Rotten Tomatoes:
94%
PG
Year:
1997
101 min
481 Views


BROWN and PONSONBY could not be more contrasted.

PONSONBY:

(in low tones)

Her Majesty's routine at Osborne House

is not as you will remember it. The

Household remains in full mourning and

no-one is permitted to raise their

voice under any circumstances

whatsoever. As for the Queen's

routine, she breakfasts at nine

thirty, lunches at two,takes tea at

five thirty and dinner at eight forty

five. No one is allowed to leave the

building while the Queen is at home.

On the rare occasions when she is out,

you may ask permission to leave, but

only with my consent.

You're to be ready to walk the pony at

any time after ten o'clock. You'll

clean her outdoor things and do any

odd jobs as and when she requires.

BROWN:

How will I know?

PONSONBY:

(surprised to be interrupted)

I'm sorry?

BROWN:

How will I know what she requires?

PONSONBY:

You'll be sent a message.

BROWN:

Who'll bring it to me?

PONSONBY:

Her Highness' Equerry.

BROWN:

I need a man who knows where I am.

PONSONBY:

I'm sure it won't be difficult to find

you.

BROWN:

That's not good enough.

A beat.

PONSONBY:

Then we'll have to see what can be

arranged.

BROWN:

Aye, do.

PONSONBY stiffens. A beat.

PONSONBY:

There is to be no communication with

other members of the household on

matters concerning the court except

through myself or one of the

Equerries. No plans must be altered

unless you are given prior authority

by myself or a senior member of the

household.

BROWN:

I came down at the Queen's request.

I'll take my orders from her.

PONSONBY:

In matters concerning the Household, I

act on her behalf.

BROWN takes the measure of him.

BROWN:

Do you?

PONSONBY:

Yes.

(beat)

I do.

BROWN glances up the corridor.

BROWN:

So, is passing wind out of the

question or do I need permission for

that?

PONSONBY refuses to acknowledge what he has heard. They

reach the door of the Royal Chamber and he concludes the

interview.

PONSONBY:

As I am sure you remember from

Balmoral, you do not talk while in Her

Majesty's presence unless Her Majesty

addresses you directly.

BROWN refuses to answer, so PONSONBY knocks. After a

moment, the door is opened by LADY ELY who ushers them in.

INT. OSBORNE HOUSE, QUEEN'S SITTING ROOM - DAY

BROWN walks stiffly into the room and stops. PONSONBY

waits by the door.

PONSONBY (O.S.)

Mr Brown, ma'am.

VICTORIA is bent over the desk, working at one of her

numerous red boxes. She scribbles furiously at a letter,

underlining and accenting words as she goes. Finally, LADY

ELY steps up to her side and whispers something in her ear.

She carries on working.

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