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