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