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