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