The Girl from Jones Beach (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1949, The Girl from Jones Beach is a comedy film directed by Peter Godfrey, running about 78 minutes. “Warner Bros.' big new laugh-holiday!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Glamour artist Bob Randolph is world famous for his paintings of a stunning beauty dubbed "The Randolph Girl". What the world doesn't know is that his pin-up creation is really a composite of parts of the anatomy of 12 different models. In an effort to find one girl who possesses all the proper physical attributes, Randolph and PR man Chuck Donovan pursue Ruth Wilson, a beauteous schoolteacher who prefers to be admired for her brain rather than her curves. Ruth changes her tune, however, when a published photo of her in a swimsuit causes her to be fired by the uptight schoolboard. She sues for reinstatement and in the process learns that swimsuits and sex appeal do have a place in her world, after all. Written by Dan Navarro
Who’s in it. The Girl from Jones Beach stars Ronald Reagan as Bob Randolph - Robert Benerik, Virginia Mayo as Ruth Wilson, Eddie Bracken as Chuck Donovan and Dona Drake as Connie Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Girl from Jones Beach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl from Jones Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl from Jones Beach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl from Jones Beach (1949)?
- In US, The Girl from Jones Beach is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl from Jones Beach worth watching?
- The Girl from Jones Beach holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl from Jones Beach?
- The Girl from Jones Beach stars Ronald Reagan, Virginia Mayo, Eddie Bracken, Dona Drake and Henry Travers.
- When was The Girl from Jones Beach released?
- The Girl from Jones Beach was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.