The Girl from Jones Beach

Chuck Donovan, a not particularly successful New York agent, is hired by television producers to uncover the real identity of the woman who modeled for Bob Randolph's famous 'Randolph Girl'. The assignment centers on a mystery: no one except Randolph has ever met the subject. Donovan launches the case with high hopes and a plan to press for answers.

Donovan visits Bob Randolph's studio where an invoice for twelve identical golden bracelets arrives, raising suspicions. A girl who does not resemble the Randolph Girl comes to pose, heightening the intrigue and suggesting a larger scheme at play. The studio atmosphere becomes tense as the mystery deepens.

Under pressure, Randolph confesses that the Randolph Girl is not a single person but a composite drawn from twelve different models. The revelation reframes Donovan's mission and underscores the exploitation behind the myth. The artist's honesty shocks everyone involved.

Facing the looming possibility of failure, Donovan contemplates taking his own life. He has previously left notes to his girlfriend Connie and heads to Jones Beach to drown his sorrows, only to spot a swimsuit-clad woman who bears a striking resemblance to the Randolph Girl. The moment shifts his thinking from despair to pursuit of a lead.

At the beach, Donovan discovers Ruth Wilson, a modest language teacher for immigrants who lives with her mother and brother. Ruth dresses conservatively, wanting men to admire her mind rather than her body. Donovan begins to see Ruth as a potential connection beyond the superficial mystery.

To get closer to Ruth, Donovan persuades Randolph to pose as a Czech immigrant named Robert Benerik and enroll in Ruth's class. The plan leverages a fake European identity to bridge the gap between appearance and intellect. The ruse creates a new dynamic as the two men pursue Ruth in different roles.

Under the pretense, Randolph works to win Ruth's affection by showing interest in her intellect. Ruth is drawn to the thoughtful newcomer and begins to feel feelings beyond her initial reservations. The pair cultivates a genuine connection that complicates the deception.

Donovan accidentally reveals to one of the twelve models that she isn’t the only participant, prompting all the models to leave in protest. The project loses its coherence and the ethical lines blur further. The unraveling of the original plan accelerates the plot toward a confrontation.

Ruth learns Randolph's real identity and the extent of his deception in joining the class. He admits that his entry was a ploy, and the trust between him and Ruth is strained by the reveal. The tension tests both their feelings and their integrity.

Donovan has Connie secretly photograph Ruth to capture material for commercial purposes, and the image is published in newspapers. Ruth is fired from her teaching job as indecent behavior is cited by the headmaster Emma Shoemaker. The publicity scandal threatens Ruth's future and others' reputations.

Ruth fights the decision in court, with Randolph appearing as a witness on her behalf. After Ruth appears in court in a bathing suit, the judge sides with her, reinstating her job and vindicating her character. The legal battle turns in Ruth's favor and sets the stage for reconciliation.

With the conflicts resolved, the story ends on a hopeful note: Donovan plans to marry Connie, and Randolph to marry Ruth. The couples look forward to a future built on honesty, affection, and a redefined sense of beauty. The conclusion ties together the film's themes of love, identity, and integrity.