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  • City for Conquest (1940)
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    104 min | Drama, Sport
City for Conquest (1940)
Passed
104 min | Drama, Sport

Danny is a content truck driver, but his girl Peggy shows potential as a dancer and hopes he too can show ambition. Danny acquiesces and pursues boxing to please her, but the two begin to spend more time working than time together.
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Director
Writers
John Wexley (screen play) | Aben Kandel (from the novel by)
Producer
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Cinematographers
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Release date
Sep 21, 1940 (United States)

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Cast

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121 cast members
Name Known for
James Cagney
Danny Kenny Danny Kenny   See fewer
Ann Sheridan
Peggy Nash Peggy Nash   See fewer
Arthur Kennedy
Eddie Kenny Eddie Kenny   See fewer
Donald Crisp
Scotty MacPherson Scotty MacPherson   See fewer
Frank Craven
Old Timer Old Timer   See fewer
Frank McHugh
'Mutt' 'Mutt'   See fewer
George Tobias
'Pinky' 'Pinky'   See fewer
Jerome Cowan
'Dutch' 'Dutch'   See fewer
Elia Kazan
'Googi' 'Googi'   See fewer
Anthony Quinn
Murray Burns Murray Burns   See fewer
Lee Patrick
Gladys Gladys   See fewer
Blanche Yurka
Mrs. Nash Mrs. Nash   See fewer
George Lloyd
'Goldie' 'Goldie'   See fewer
Thurston Hall
Max Leonard Max Leonard   See fewer
John Arledge
Salesman Salesman   See fewer
Edward Keane
Gaul (as Ed Keane) Gaul (as Ed Keane)   See fewer
Joseph Crehan
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
John Alban
Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited) Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Kitty Alexander
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Murray Alper
Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Bacon
Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited) Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Monica Bannister
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Bayless
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Harris Berger
Ticket Taker (uncredited) Ticket Taker (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Bloom
Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited) Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
William A. Boardway
Concert Spectator (uncredited) Concert Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Ward Bond
First Policeman (uncredited) First Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Wade Boteler
New York Policeman (uncredited) New York Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
George Boyce
Dance Contestant (uncredited) Dance Contestant (uncredited)   See fewer
James Carlisle
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Steve Carruthers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Hugh Chapman
Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
James Conaty
Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited) Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Oliver Cross
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Dudley Dickerson
Doorman (uncredited) Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
John Dilson
Mr. Cahn (uncredited) Mr. Cahn (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmy Dime
Man in Gym (uncredited) Man in Gym (uncredited)   See fewer
Warren Douglas
Elevator Operator (uncredited) Elevator Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Jay Eaton
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Faylen
Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited) Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)   See fewer
Gloria Faythe
Dancing Girl / Audience Member (uncredited) Dancing Girl / Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat Flaherty
Dance Floor Guard (uncredited) Dance Floor Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
George Ford
Dance Contestant (uncredited) Dance Contestant (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Gargan
Joe - Foreman (uncredited) Joe - Foreman (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Gilbert
Concert Spectator (uncredited) Concert Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Malvern Gilmartin
Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph Glick
Cornerman (uncredited) Cornerman (uncredited)   See fewer
David Gorcey
Ticket Taker (uncredited) Ticket Taker (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Gray
Cannonball Wales (uncredited) Cannonball Wales (uncredited)   See fewer
Harrison Greene
Dance Judge (uncredited) Dance Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
Shirley Grey
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Kit Guard
Mickey Miller (uncredited) Mickey Miller (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Haines
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Margaret Hayes
Sally - Irene's Friend (uncredited) Sally - Irene's Friend (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Hayes
Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer (uncredited) Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Gym Trainer (uncredited) Gym Trainer (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Housman
Radio Listener (uncredited) Radio Listener (uncredited)   See fewer
George Humbert
Organ Grinder's Shill (uncredited) Organ Grinder's Shill (uncredited)   See fewer
John Indrisano
Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited) Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)   See fewer
Danny Jackson
Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Thomas E. Jackson
Pep - Sportswriter (uncredited) Pep - Sportswriter (uncredited)   See fewer
Lois James
Chorus girl (uncredited) Chorus girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Payne B. Johnson
Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Colin Kenny
Al's Pal (uncredited) Al's Pal (uncredited)   See fewer
Victor Kilian
Bill Poster (uncredited) Bill Poster (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph La Cava
Dance Contestant (uncredited) Dance Contestant (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Lally
Fight Ringsider / Party Guest (uncredited) Fight Ringsider / Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Lane
Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited) Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Paula Lane
Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Ethelreda Leopold
Irene - Dressing Room Blonde (uncredited) Irene - Dressing Room Blonde (uncredited)   See fewer
Carl M. Leviness
Champion Fight Spectator (uncredited) Champion Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Locke Lorraine
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Barbara Lynn
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Mark
Tonbstone Painter (uncredited) Tonbstone Painter (uncredited)   See fewer
William Marshall
Man in Peggy's Dressing Room (uncredited) Man in Peggy's Dressing Room (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Mayne
Concert Spectator (uncredited) Concert Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat McKee
Danny's Trainer (uncredited) Danny's Trainer (uncredited)   See fewer
Sidney Miller
Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited) Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)   See fewer
Hans Moebus
Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited) Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Bert Moorhouse
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Morelli
Man in Gym (uncredited) Man in Gym (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Mower
Man Next to MacPherson at Fight (uncredited) Man Next to MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)   See fewer
William Newell
Max's Lyricist (uncredited) Max's Lyricist (uncredited)   See fewer
Leda Nicova
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
O'Neill Nolan
Eddie (uncredited) Eddie (uncredited)   See fewer
William H. O'Brien
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
George O'Hanlon
Newsboy (uncredited) Newsboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Garry Owen
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Panzer
Dance Contest Observer (uncredited) Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)   See fewer
Sally Payne
Singer (uncredited) Singer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Perry
Wales' Handler (uncredited) Wales' Handler (uncredited)   See fewer
Lee Phelps
Ring Announcer (uncredited) Ring Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
William 'Bill' Phillips
Sailor - Sparring Partner (uncredited) Sailor - Sparring Partner (uncredited)   See fewer
Bernice Pilot
Della - Peggy's Maid (uncredited) Della - Peggy's Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Alexander Pollard
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Rapport
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Suzanne Rhoades
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Jackie Salling
Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Scott Seaton
Concert Spectator (uncredited) Concert Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
John Sheehan
Man Yelling at Ringside (uncredited) Man Yelling at Ringside (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Sherlock
Dance Judge (uncredited) Dance Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
Buster Slaven
Sidney - Pupil (uncredited) Sidney - Pupil (uncredited)   See fewer
Stephen Soldi
Organ Grinder (uncredited) Organ Grinder (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Steele
Kid Callahan (uncredited) Kid Callahan (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Steers
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Anne G. Sterling
Attractive woman at party (uncredited) Attractive woman at party (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Sullivan
Dance Floor Guard #2 (uncredited) Dance Floor Guard #2 (uncredited)   See fewer
Elliott Sullivan
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Sully
Radio Listener (uncredited) Radio Listener (uncredited)   See fewer
Valerie Traxler
Backstage Dancer (uncredited) Backstage Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Dale Van Sickel
Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited) Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Wayne
Happy - Googi's Henchman (uncredited) Happy - Googi's Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Wessel
Cab Driver by Fire (uncredited) Cab Driver by Fire (uncredited)   See fewer
Leo White
Dance Contest Observer (uncredited) Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Wilcox
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles C. Wilson
Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited) Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Wilson
Man on Fire Escape (uncredited) Man on Fire Escape (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Winkler
Mush (uncredited) Mush (uncredited)   See fewer
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