One of the legendary figures in South Florida history is the Barefoot Mailman.

Theodore Pratt wrote the novel, Barefoot Mailman, in 1943, and the book was made into a movie in 1951. The film version was shot on location in Naples and Silver Springs, and starred Robert Cummings and Terry Moore.

Pratt had the writing credits to four other movies: Mercy Island (1941), Juke Girl (1942), Mr. Winkle Goes to War (1944) and The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964).

Many people may remember that Don Knotts starred in The Incredible Mr. Limpet, but who remembers the cast for Juke Girl? Interestingly enough, although the film has been largely forgotten those who had roles in it have not: Ann Sheridan, Ronald Reagan, Alan Hale, Howard da Silva and Faye Emerson. Another actor in the film, Gene Lockhart, is probably most famous for being the father of June.

Juke Girl also was filmed in Florida.