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The Shame of Mary Boyle (1930)
Juno and the Paycock (original title)

85 min  -  Drama
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During the Irish revolution, a family earns a big inheritance. They start leading a rich life forgetting what the most important values are.

Director:

Alfred Hitchcock

Writers:

Sean O'Casey (play), Alfred Hitchcock (adaptation), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Sara Allgood, Edward Chapman and Barry Fitzgerald
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Barry Fitzgerald ...
The Orator
Maire O'Neill Maire O'Neill ...
Mrs. Maisie Madigan (as Maire O'Neil)
Edward Chapman Edward Chapman ...
Sidney Morgan Sidney Morgan ...
Sara Allgood Sara Allgood ...
John Laurie John Laurie ...
Dave Morris Dave Morris ...
Kathleen O'Regan Kathleen O'Regan ...
John Longden John Longden ...
Dennis Wyndham Dennis Wyndham ...
The Mobiliser (as Denis Wyndham)
Fred Schwartz Fred Schwartz ...
Mr. Kelly (as Fred Schwarz)
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Storyline

During the Irish revolution, a family earns a big inheritance. They start leading a rich life forgetting what the most important values of are. At the end, they discover they will not receive that inheritance; the family is destroyed and penniless. They must sell their home and start living like vagabonds. Written by Claudio Sandrini <pulp99@geocities.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Inheritance | Family Discord | Informer | Breaking Dishes | Tailor  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Giunone e il pavone See more »

Filming Locations:

Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British International Pictures (BIP) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Photophone System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Trivia

The original Broadway production of "Juno and the Paycock" by Sean O'Casey opened at the Mayfair Theater on March 15, 1926 and ran for 74 performances. The play was revived on Broadway in 1927, 1934, 1937, 1940 and 1988. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: In the shot of Johnny in bed after Maisie Madigan has a drink of whiskey at the Boyle's house, he is shown with both arms. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
The Orator: Fellow countrymen, continuously and courageously we have fought and struggled for the national salvation of Ireland!
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Connections

Referenced in Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock (2009) See more »