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Oh, and me sleeping sound for the first time since we left Queenstown. |
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—Mrs. Farrell to James Farrell |
Mrs. Farrell is a fictional character in A Night to Remember (1958). She was the fictional wife of real passenger James Farrell and traveled aboard the Titanic as a third class passenger. She was portrayed by Bee Duffell.
Role in the film[]

The Irish Priest comforting Mrs. Farrell
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Don't grieve Mrs. Farrell. It's a wise thing your husband is doing. |
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—Irish Priest to Mrs. Farrell |
Her first appearance was when her entourage consisting of her husband, Patrick Murphy, Martin Gallagher and Kate Gilnagh prepared to head to Queenstown to board the Titanic there. They said goodbye to a pastor and other church members before leaving.

Mrs. Farrell during the third class party
Onboard the Titanic, during the third class party, Mrs. Farrell and the others were seen singing the song "Off to Philadelphia" which was led by Patrick Murphy, then Mrs. Farrell and her husband dance along with the other passengers.

Mrs. Farrell complaining to James Farrell
When the Titanic sank, Mrs. Farrell complained that she can't sleeping since they left on Queenstown to her husband, her husband said to never mind it. Their group increased by two, namely the Polish Girl and Polish Mother, and together they sneaked their way to the boat deck.

The group arrived in the First Class Dining Saloon
With various obstacles that her entourage went through, her husband asked a steward to open the third class gate, then Gallagher threatened a steward who blocked their way. Until finally they stopped for a moment when they arrived at the First Class Dining Saloon, and saw the beauty and luxury of first-class facilities.

James Farrell convincing Mrs. Farrell to board Lifeboat 16
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—James Farrell to Mrs. Farrell and Polish Mother |
In the end, the group reached to the boat deck through the second class entrance, and headed for Lifeboat 16. Mrs. Farrell watched in horror when she saw a woman who was hysterical about falling into the water for refusing to leave her husband. Mrs. Farrell says goodbye to her husband and gets into Lifeboat 16 with Kate, the Polish Girl and Polish Mother.

Mrs. Farrell aboard the RMS Carpathia
Mrs. Farrell was rescued at RMS Carpathia, grieving the loss of her husband, and she and the other passengers prayed together.
Trivia[]
- The real James Farrell hasn't be married yet, the character of Mrs. Farrell was created to be a combination of several women which was escorted by James Farrell to Lifeboat 16.
- Her character may have been inspired by some of the Irish girls from Co Longford who acquainted with James Farrell, such as Kate Gilnagh, Kate Mullins and the Murphy sisters.
- Her first name is unknown and has never been mentioned.
- Mrs. Farrell has only 2-3 lines throughout the film.