City for Conquest
City for Conquest
Release: 1940-09-21·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.9
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The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jimmy Dimeas Gym Rat (uncredited)
David Gorceyas Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Arthur Housmanas Radio Listener (uncredited)
Victor Kilianas Bill Poster (uncredited)
Charles Laneas Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited)
Jack Moweras Man Next to MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)
Thurston Hallas Max Leonard
John Sheehanas Man Yelling at Ringside (uncredited)
Buster Slavenas Sidney - Pupil (uncredited)
Frank Wilcoxas Party Guest (uncredited)
Ben Weldenas Cobb
Ward Bondas First Policeman (uncredited)
Frank Faylenas Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Wales' Handler (uncredited)
Elia Kazanas 'Googi'
Wade Boteleras New York Policeman (uncredited)
Mike Lallyas Fight Ringsider / Party Guest (uncredited)
William Newellas Max's Lyricist (uncredited)
Sally Payneas Singer (uncredited)
Elliott Sullivanas Photographer (uncredited)
Arthur Kennedyas Eddie Kenny
Joyce Comptonas Lilly
Selmer Jacksonas Doctor
Sidney Milleras Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
Blanche Yurkaas Mrs. Nash
Steve Carruthersas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Kit Guardas Mickey Miller (uncredited)
Colin Kennyas Al's Pal (uncredited)
Jay Eatonas Party Guest (uncredited)
Billy Wayneas Happy - Googi's Henchman (uncredited)
Dudley Dickersonas Doorman (uncredited)
Sam Hayesas Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Dick Wesselas Cab Driver by Fire (uncredited)
Jerome Cowanas 'Dutch'
Ethelreda Leopoldas Irene - Dressing Room Blonde (uncredited)
Murray Alperas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Pat Flahertyas Dance Floor Guard (uncredited)
Michael Markas Tonbstone Painter (uncredited)
William Marshallas Man in Peggy's Dressing Room (uncredited)
George O'Hanlonas Newsboy (uncredited)
Leo Whiteas Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)
Tom Wilsonas Man on Fire Escape (uncredited)
James Cagneyas Danny Kenny
Frank McHughas 'Mutt'
George Tobiasas 'Pinky'
Anthony Quinnas Murray Burns
Margaret Hayesas Sally - Irene's Friend (uncredited)
George Humbertas Organ Grinder's Shill (uncredited)
Paul Panzeras Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)
Ann Sheridanas Peggy Nash
George Lloydas 'Goldie'
Edward Garganas Joe - Foreman (uncredited)
Eric Mayneas Concert Spectator (uncredited)
William H. O'Brienas Waiter (uncredited)
Lee Phelpsas Ring Announcer (uncredited)
William Phillipsas Sailor - Sparring Partner (uncredited)
Donald Crispas Scotty MacPherson
Lee Patrickas Gladys
John Arledgeas Salesman
Scott Seatonas Concert Spectator (uncredited)
Charles Sherlockas Dance Judge (uncredited)
Larry Steersas Party Guest (uncredited)
Stephen Soldias Organ Grinder (uncredited)
Dale Van Sickelas Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Edward Keaneas Gaul
Joseph Crehanas Doctor
Warren Douglasas Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Thomas E. Jacksonas Pep - Sportswriter (uncredited)
Carl M. Levinessas Champion Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Bob Steeleas Kid Callahan (uncredited)
Frank Cravenas 'Old Timer'
John Dilsonas Mr. Cahn - Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited)
Garry Owenas Reporter (uncredited)
Charles Sullivanas Dance Floor Guard #2 (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Radio Listener (uncredited)
Charles C. Wilsonas Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)
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