Juno and the Paycock 1930
“The "Over-The-Hill" of the Talkies.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Network
- British International Pictures
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What is Juno and the Paycock?
Juno and the Paycock is a 1930 British all-talking sound tragicomedy film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Also known as The Shame of Mary Boyle, the production was written by Hitchcock and Alma Reville.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1930
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 29, 1930
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- British International Pictures
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 63 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- British International Pictures
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Juno and the Paycock is a 1930 British all-talking sound tragicomedy film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Also known as The Shame of Mary Boyle, the production was written by Hitchcock and Alma Reville. The cast includes Barry Fitzgerald, Maire O'Neill, Edward Chapman, and Sara Allgood. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and 34 minutes, was released in the United States on June 29, 1930.
Set in the slums of Dublin during the Irish Civil War, the plot follows the Boyle family. Their fragile stability collapses after news of an unexpected inheritance lures them into a false sense of prosperity. Captain Boyle, a boastful idler, squanders the family's meager resources, while his wife, Juno, attempts to hold the household together. When the fortune eventually proves to be illusory, the family is forced to confront ruin, betrayal, and tragedy. The film is categorized as a drama and is sometimes referred to as the over-the-hill of the talkies.
Should you watch it?
“An unexpected inheritance lures a struggling Dublin family into a false sense of prosperity.”
- Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Hitchcock and Alma Reville.
- Features a notable cast including Barry Fitzgerald, Maire O'Neill, Edward Chapman, and Sara Allgood.
- Explores the dramatic collapse of a family during the Irish Civil War.
- One viewer review describes it as a boring film from start to finish.
Watch it if you want to explore an early sound tragicomedy directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
It is a 1930 British all-talking sound tragicomedy drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
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Where can I stream Juno and the Paycock (1930)?
Streaming availability can vary, but the film is listed on platforms like The Movie Database under its watch options.
Is Juno and the Paycock worth watching?
It is a notable early talkie directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Barry Fitzgerald, Maire O'Neill, Edward Chapman, and Sara Allgood, though opinions on its pacing vary.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
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As a feature film with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes rather than a television series, it is viewed as a single complete movie.
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