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