Juno and the Paycock_
"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.
Starring
Barry Fitzgerald, Maire O'Neill, Edward Chapman
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
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Year context
Juno and the Paycock was released 96 years ago in 1930.
Overview
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 f...
Juno and the Paycock is a Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (12)
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
SM
Sidney Morgan
'Joxer' Daly
Dave Morris
Jerry Devine
John Longden
Charles Bentham
Dennis Wyndham
The Mobiliser
FS
Fred Schwarz
Mr Kelly
GS
George Spence
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Juno and the Paycock?
Juno and the Paycock has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Juno and the Paycock?
The cast of Juno and the Paycock includes Barry Fitzgerald, Maire O'Neill, Edward Chapman, Sara Allgood, John Laurie.
What is the rating of Juno and the Paycock?
Juno and the Paycock has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 based on 56 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy
