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