Juno and the Paycock (1930)

The "Over-The-Hill" of the Talkies

In the slums of Dublin during the Irish Civil War, the Boyle family’s fragile stability collapses after news of an unexpected inheritance lures them into a false sense of prosperity. Captain Boyle, a boastful idler, squanders their meager resources, while his wife Juno holds the household together. When the fortune proves illusory, the family faces ruin, betrayal, and tragedy.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Stars: Barry Fitzgerald, Maire O'Neill, Edward Chapman, Sara Allgood, John Laurie

Release Date: 1930-06-29

Country: United Kingdom

Ratings: 4.6 / 10 (56 votes)

Runtime: 94 mins