A Bit o' Heaven (1917)

The story has to do with a crippled child, Carol Bird, the only daughter of her wealthy parents, who are proud of two strong, healthy sons, in addition. Little Carol is a hopeless invalid, ... See full summary »

Director:

Lule Warrenton

Writer:

Kate Douglas Wiggin (story "The Birds' Christmas Carol")

Stars:

Mary Louise, Harold Skinner, Ella Gilbert

Cast

Cast overview:
Mary Louise	...	Carol Bird
Harold Skinner	...	Uncle Jack
Ella Gilbert	...	Mrs. Bird
Donald Watson	...	Mr. Bird
Madeline Eastin	...	Elfrida - the Nurse
Carl Miller	...	Brother Donald
Mae Talbot	...	Mrs. Ruggles (as Mary Talbot)
Gertrude Short	...	A Raggedy Ruggles
Roy Clark	...	A Raggedy Ruggles
Gertrude Messinger	...	A Raggedy Ruggles
John Sterling	...	A Raggedy Ruggles
Marvel Spencer	...	A Raggedy Ruggles
Irma Sorter	...	A Raggedy Ruggles

Storyline

The story has to do with a crippled child, Carol Bird, the only daughter of her wealthy parents, who are proud of two strong, healthy sons, in addition. Little Carol is a hopeless invalid, and the tender love and affection of the entire family go out to her, fearing the day when the soul shall take its flight from the fragile body. Carol has a devoted Uncle Jack also, a traveler in distant lands, who cheers her by a letter, in which he promises to come home and spend Christmas with her. But little Carol has other friends, outside of her sphere indeed, but nevertheless faithful, loyal friends, who would go any length to spare her pain or to bring her pleasure. These are none other than the nine ragged members of the Ruggles family, little boys and girls who live nearby, whom Carol has often watched at play and wished that she could join them. Mrs. Ruggles, their widowed mother, toils ceaselessly to bring up this healthy brood of hers, from Sarah Maude, the elder, and the little mother,...

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Plot Keywords:

title directed by female | christmas | 

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Taglines:

Five rippling, roaring reels of laughter!

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 June 1917 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Birds' Christmas Carol

Company Credits

Production Co:

Frieder Film Corp.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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