The Boy Photos. Movie Info. In the summer of 1989, the Mt. Vista motel has been slowly deteriorating on an isolated roadside, and its proprietor, John Henley, is not faring much better. Since his wife left him and their nine year-old son, Ted, John has drifted into despondency.
Spanning 2.5 miles, the Boardwalk serves as a by-way for biking, walking, and jogging. Distance is conveniently marked every quarter mile. From May 15 to Labor Day (and on Saturdayâs between Labor Day and Indian Summer Weekend) bike traffic is limited to between the hours of 5 a.m. and 12 p.m. for safety.
The first boardwalk here was built in 1915 by entrepreneur James Vanderslice, who added a carousel and pier. The Seaside Heights town council approved a boardwalk plan in 1916; the boardwalk was built in stages and finished in 1921.