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