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