Juno and the Paycock (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 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, Sara Allgood

Categories: Drama, Comedy