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