City for Conquest
City for Conquest
Release: 1940-09-21·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.8
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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
Larry Steersas Party Guest (uncredited)
Dick Wesselas Cab Driver by Fire (uncredited)
Thurston Hallas Max Leonard
Ward Bondas First Policeman (uncredited)
Kit Guardas Mickey Miller (uncredited)
Carl M. Levinessas Champion Fight Spectator (uncredited)
William Marshallas Man in Peggy's Dressing Room (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Radio Listener (uncredited)
Frank Wilcoxas Party Guest (uncredited)
James Cagneyas Danny Kenny
Ben Weldenas Cobb
John Arledgeas Salesman
Wade Boteleras New York Policeman (uncredited)
Jay Eatonas Party Guest (uncredited)
Warren Douglasas Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Eric Mayneas Concert Spectator (uncredited)
Leo Whiteas Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)
Donald Crispas Scotty MacPherson
Pat Flahertyas Dance Floor Guard (uncredited)
Margaret Hayesas Sally - Irene's Friend (uncredited)
Charles Laneas Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited)
Michael Markas Tonbstone Painter (uncredited)
Jack Moweras Man Next to MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)
William H. O'Brienas Waiter (uncredited)
Garry Owenas Reporter (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Concert Spectator (uncredited)
Charles C. Wilsonas Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)
Tom Wilsonas Man on Fire Escape (uncredited)
Elia Kazanas 'Googi'
Blanche Yurkaas Mrs. Nash
James Dimeas Gym Rat (uncredited)
David Gorceyas Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Arthur Housmanas Radio Listener (uncredited)
Ethelreda Leopoldas Irene - Dressing Room Blonde (uncredited)
Sally Payneas Singer (uncredited)
Buster Slavenas Sidney - Pupil (uncredited)
Ann Sheridanas Peggy Nash
John Dilsonas Mr. Cahn - Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited)
Victor Kilianas Bill Poster (uncredited)
Paul Panzeras Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Wales' Handler (uncredited)
George Tobiasas 'Pinky'
Selmer Jacksonas Doctor
Joseph Crehanas Doctor
Bob Steeleas Kid Callahan (uncredited)
Billy Wayneas Happy - Googi's Henchman (uncredited)
George Lloydas 'Goldie'
Dudley Dickersonas Doorman (uncredited)
Elliott Sullivanas Photographer (uncredited)
Frank McHughas 'Mutt'
Murray Alperas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Edward Garganas Joe - Foreman (uncredited)
Colin Kennyas Al's Pal (uncredited)
Arthur Kennedyas Eddie Kenny
Jerome Cowanas 'Dutch'
George Humbertas Organ Grinder's Shill (uncredited)
Lee Phelpsas Ring Announcer (uncredited)
John Sheehanas Man Yelling at Ringside (uncredited)
Charles Sullivanas Dance Floor Guard #2 (uncredited)
Edward Keaneas Gaul
Steve Carruthersas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Thomas E. Jacksonas Pep - Sportswriter (uncredited)
Joyce Comptonas Lilly
William Newellas Max's Lyricist (uncredited)
George O'Hanlonas Newsboy (uncredited)
Frank Cravenas 'Old Timer'
Anthony Quinnas Murray Burns
Mike Lallyas Fight Ringsider / Party Guest (uncredited)
Lee Patrickas Gladys
Dale Van Sickelas Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Frank Faylenas Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
Sam Hayesas Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Sidney Milleras Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
William Phillipsas Sailor - Sparring Partner (uncredited)
Charles Sherlockas Dance Judge (uncredited)
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