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