Juno and the Paycock
“The "Over-The-Hill" of the Talkies.”
Synopsis
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.
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Barry Fitzgerald
The Orator
Maire O'Neill
Maisie Madigan
Edward Chapman
Captain Boyle
Sara Allgood
Mrs Boyle, "Juno"
John Laurie
Johnny Boyle
Kathleen O'Regan
Mary Boyle
Sidney Morgan
'Joxer' Daly
Dave Morris
Jerry Devine
John Longden
Charles Bentham
Dennis Wyndham
The Mobiliser
Fred Schwarz
Mr Kelly
George Spence
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Hitchcock, Sean O'Casey, Alma Reville
- Original Title
- Juno and the Paycock
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock, Sean O'Casey, Alma Reville
Jack E. Cox
Emile de Ruelle
John Maxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Emile de Ruelle
Editor
Alfred Hitchcock
Writer
John Maxwell
Producer
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Alma Reville
Writer
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
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What is Juno and the Paycock about?
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.
Who directed Juno and the Paycock?
Juno and the Paycock was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Juno and the Paycock?
The principal cast of Juno and the Paycock includes Barry Fitzgerald, Maire O'Neill, Edward Chapman, Sara Allgood, John Laurie.
When was Juno and the Paycock released and how long is it?
Juno and the Paycock was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.