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

Click HERE for Full Cast and Crew

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”.