Mrs. Bird is Carol's mother and one of her wealthy parents. When Carol asks to invite the Ruggles children to the Christmas party, Mrs. Bird agrees. After the celebration, Carol has a seizure and dies, whispering to her mother that the family celebrated Christ's birthday as she would have wanted.
Ella Gilbert has 2 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Signature works include A Bit o' Heaven, In Passing. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.