City for Conquest (1940)
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?
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Jean Negulesco
- Anatole Litvak
Writing:
- John Wexley
- Aben Kandel
Stars:
Release Date: 1940-09-21
6.8/10
6.8/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 104
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Eddie Kenny
Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)
Kid Callahan (uncredited)
Max Leonard
Peggy Nash
Bill Poster (uncredited)
Danny Kenny
'Old Timer'
Scotty MacPherson
'Mutt'
'Pinky'
'Dutch'
'Googi'
Murray Burns
Gladys
Mrs. Nash
'Goldie'
Lilly
Cobb
Salesman
Gaul
Doctor
Doctor
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
First Policeman (uncredited)
New York Policeman (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Doorman (uncredited)
Mr. Cahn - Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited)
Gym Rat (uncredited)
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
Dance Floor Guard (uncredited)
Joe - Foreman (uncredited)
Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Mickey Miller (uncredited)
Sally - Irene's Friend (uncredited)
Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Radio Listener (uncredited)
Organ Grinder's Shill (uncredited)
Pep - Sportswriter (uncredited)
Al's Pal (uncredited)
Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited)
Irene - Dressing Room Blonde (uncredited)
Champion Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Tonbstone Painter (uncredited)
Man in Peggy's Dressing Room (uncredited)
Concert Spectator (uncredited)
Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
Man Next to MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)
Max's Lyricist (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Newsboy (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)
Singer (uncredited)
Wales' Handler (uncredited)
Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Concert Spectator (uncredited)
Man Yelling at Ringside (uncredited)
Dance Judge (uncredited)
Sidney - Pupil (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Dance Floor Guard #2 (uncredited)
Photographer (uncredited)
Radio Listener (uncredited)
Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Happy - Googi's Henchman (uncredited)
Cab Driver by Fire (uncredited)
Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Man on Fire Escape (uncredited)
Sailor - Sparring Partner (uncredited)
Gym Trainer (uncredited)
