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