The Girl From Jones Beach
Relelase Date: 1949
Director: Peter Godfrey
Writers:
Allen Boretz (story)
I.A.L. Diamond
Stars:
Ronald Reagan
Virginia Mayo
Eddie Bracken
Henry Travers
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Locations of L.I. Shoots:
Jones Beach (The Island) (NY State Park) (aerial view)
Of Interest:
“It was not all fun and games, however, (for the actors). While filming one scene, co-star Eddie Bracken accidentally knocked Reagan over and broke his tailbone, forcing the star to leave the production for three weeks to recuperate.” ~ Rob Nixon / TCM
“The Girl from Jones Beach” marked the last film appearance of character actor Henry Travers (1874-1965), best known for his role as the angel Clarence in Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life”.
