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