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