
City for Conquest
City for Conquest
Release: 1940-09-21·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.7
RomanceDramaCrime
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
Margaret Hayesas Sally - Irene's Friend (uncredited)
Arthur Housmanas Radio Listener (uncredited)
Jay Eatonas Party Guest (uncredited)
William Newellas Max's Lyricist (uncredited)
Leo Whiteas Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)
Frank Wilcoxas Party Guest (uncredited)
Jack Moweras Man Next to MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)
Charles Sherlockas Dance Judge (uncredited)
Larry Steersas Party Guest (uncredited)
Frank Cravenas 'Old Timer'
Edward Garganas Joe - Foreman (uncredited)
Kit Guardas Mickey Miller (uncredited)
Carl M. Levinessas Champion Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Sidney Milleras Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
Anthony Quinnas Murray Burns
Selmer Jacksonas Doctor
John Dilsonas Mr. Cahn - Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited)
Warren Douglasas Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Charles C. Wilsonas Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)
David Gorceyas Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Bob Steeleas Kid Callahan (uncredited)
Sally Payneas Singer (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Wales' Handler (uncredited)
Lee Phelpsas Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Stephen Soldias Organ Grinder (uncredited)
Arthur Kennedyas Eddie Kenny
Eric Mayneas Concert Spectator (uncredited)
William H. O'Brienas Waiter (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Radio Listener (uncredited)
Sam Hayesas Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Dale Van Sickelas Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Dick Wesselas Cab Driver by Fire (uncredited)
Lee Patrickas Gladys
Blanche Yurkaas Mrs. Nash
Joyce Comptonas Lilly
Murray Alperas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
James Cagneyas Danny Kenny
Donald Crispas Scotty MacPherson
George Tobiasas 'Pinky'
Joseph Crehanas Doctor
Jimmy Dimeas Gym Rat (uncredited)
Steve Carruthersas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Thomas E. Jacksonas Pep - Sportswriter (uncredited)
Mike Lallyas Fight Ringsider / Party Guest (uncredited)
William Marshallas Man in Peggy's Dressing Room (uncredited)
Charles Sullivanas Dance Floor Guard #2 (uncredited)
Billy Wayneas Happy - Googi's Henchman (uncredited)
Jerome Cowanas 'Dutch'
William Phillipsas Sailor - Sparring Partner (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Concert Spectator (uncredited)
John Sheehanas Man Yelling at Ringside (uncredited)
Tom Wilsonas Man on Fire Escape (uncredited)
Wade Boteleras New York Policeman (uncredited)
Dudley Dickersonas Doorman (uncredited)
Colin Kennyas Al's Pal (uncredited)
George O'Hanlonas Newsboy (uncredited)
Paul Panzeras Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)
Ward Bondas First Policeman (uncredited)
Ethelreda Leopoldas Irene - Dressing Room Blonde (uncredited)
Garry Owenas Reporter (uncredited)
Elliott Sullivanas Photographer (uncredited)
Ann Sheridanas Peggy Nash
Frank McHughas 'Mutt'
John Arledgeas Salesman
Frank Faylenas Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
Pat Flahertyas Dance Floor Guard (uncredited)
Victor Kilianas Bill Poster (uncredited)
Charles Laneas Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited)
Elia Kazanas 'Googi'
George Lloydas 'Goldie'
Thurston Hallas Max Leonard
Ben Weldenas Cobb
Edward Keaneas Gaul
George Humbertas Organ Grinder's Shill (uncredited)
Michael Markas Tonbstone Painter (uncredited)
Buster Slavenas Sidney - Pupil (uncredited)
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