City for Conquest Cast and Crew

City for Conquest

Plot: 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

Release Date: Saturday, September 21 1940
84 years ago

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Cast

James Cagney. James Cagney was 41 in City for Conquest as 'Danny Kenny'.

Birthday: Mon, Jul 17 1899 –
Died: Sun, Mar 30 1986

Ann Sheridan. Ann Sheridan was 25 in City for Conquest as 'Peggy Nash'.

Birthday: Sun, Feb 21 1915 –
Died: Sat, Jan 21 1967

Frank Craven. Frank Craven was 65 in City for Conquest as ''Old Timer''.

Birthday: Tue, Aug 24 1875 –
Died: Sat, Sep 01 1945

Donald Crisp. Donald Crisp was 58 in City for Conquest as 'Scotty MacPherson'.

Birthday: Wed, Jul 26 1882 –
Died: Sat, May 25 1974

Frank McHugh. Frank McHugh was 42 in City for Conquest as ''Mutt''.

Birthday: Sun, May 22 1898 –
Died: Fri, Sep 11 1981

Arthur Kennedy. Arthur Kennedy was 26 in City for Conquest as 'Eddie Kenny'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 17 1914 –
Died: Fri, Jan 05 1990

George Tobias. George Tobias was 39 in City for Conquest as ''Pinky''.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 14 1901 –
Died: Wed, Feb 27 1980

Jerome Cowan. Jerome Cowan was 42 in City for Conquest as ''Dutch''.

Birthday: Sun, Oct 03 1897 –
Died: Mon, Jan 24 1972

Elia Kazan. Elia Kazan was 31 in City for Conquest as ''Googi''.

Birthday: Tue, Sep 07 1909 –
Died: Sun, Sep 28 2003

Anthony Quinn. Anthony Quinn was 25 in City for Conquest as 'Murray Burns'.

Birthday: Wed, Apr 21 1915 –
Died: Sun, Jun 03 2001

Lee Patrick. Lee Patrick was 38 in City for Conquest as 'Gladys'.

Birthday: Fri, Nov 22 1901 –
Died: Sun, Nov 21 1982

Blanche Yurka. Blanche Yurka was 53 in City for Conquest as 'Mrs. Nash'.

Birthday: Sun, Jun 19 1887 –
Died: Thu, Jun 06 1974

George Lloyd. George Lloyd was 47 in City for Conquest as ''Goldie''.

Birthday: Sat, Nov 05 1892 –
Died: Tue, Aug 15 1967

Joyce Compton. Joyce Compton was 33 in City for Conquest as 'Lilly'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 27 1907 –
Died: Mon, Oct 13 1997

Thurston Hall. Thurston Hall was 58 in City for Conquest as 'Max Leonard'.

Birthday: Mon, May 08 1882 –
Died: Thu, Feb 20 1958

Ben Welden. Ben Welden was 39 in City for Conquest as 'Cobb'.

Birthday: Wed, Jun 12 1901 –
Died: Fri, Oct 17 1997

John Arledge. John Arledge was 34 in City for Conquest as 'Salesman'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 12 1906 –
Died: Thu, May 15 1947

Edward Keane. Edward Keane was 56 in City for Conquest as 'Gaul'.

Birthday: Wed, May 28 1884 –
Died: Mon, Oct 12 1959

Selmer Jackson. Selmer Jackson was 52 in City for Conquest as 'Doctor'.

Birthday: Sun, May 06 1888 –
Died: Tue, Mar 30 1971

Joseph Crehan. Joseph Crehan was 57 in City for Conquest as 'Doctor'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 14 1883 –
Died: Fri, Apr 15 1966

Murray Alper. Murray Alper was 36 in City for Conquest as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jan 11 1904 –
Died: Fri, Nov 16 1984

Walter Bacon. Walter Bacon was 49 in City for Conquest as 'Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, May 13 1891 –
Died: Wed, Nov 07 1973

Harris Berger. Harris Berger was 19 in City for Conquest as 'Ticket Taker (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 31 1921 –
Died: Mon, Nov 21 1983

Ward Bond. Ward Bond was 37 in City for Conquest as 'First Policeman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Apr 09 1903 –
Died: Sat, Nov 05 1960

Wade Boteler. Wade Boteler was 51 in City for Conquest as 'New York Policeman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Oct 02 1888 –
Died: Fri, May 07 1943

James Carlisle. James Carlisle was 58 in City for Conquest as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 15 1882 –
Died: Sun, Jan 03 1954

Steve Carruthers. Steve Carruthers was >> in City for Conquest as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Hugh Chapman. Hugh Chapman was 12 in City for Conquest as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Dec 23 1927 –
Died: Sun, Nov 22 2015

James Conaty. James Conaty was 44 in City for Conquest as 'Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Dec 13 1895 –
Died: Sun, Dec 18 1955

Oliver Cross. Oliver Cross was 46 in City for Conquest as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Jul 18 1894 –
Died: Fri, Feb 19 1971

Dudley Dickerson. Dudley Dickerson was 33 in City for Conquest as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 27 1906 –
Died: Mon, Sep 23 1968

John Dilson. John Dilson was 49 in City for Conquest as 'Mr. Cahn - Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Died: Thu, Jun 01 1944

James Dime. James Dime was 42 in City for Conquest as 'Gym Rat (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Dec 18 1897 –
Died: Mon, May 11 1981

Warren Douglas. Warren Douglas was 29 in City for Conquest as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 29 1911 –
Died: Sat, Nov 15 1997

Jay Eaton. Jay Eaton was 41 in City for Conquest as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 17 1899 –
Died: Thu, Feb 05 1970

Frank Faylen. Frank Faylen was 34 in City for Conquest as 'Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Dec 08 1905 –
Died: Fri, Aug 02 1985

Pat Flaherty. Pat Flaherty was 43 in City for Conquest as 'Dance Floor Guard (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 08 1897 –
Died: Wed, Dec 02 1970

George Ford. George Ford was 35 in City for Conquest as 'Dance Contestant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 31 1905 –
Died: Sat, Jul 30 1983

Edward Gargan. Edward Gargan was 38 in City for Conquest as 'Joe - Foreman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jul 17 1902 –
Died: Wed, Feb 19 1964

Joe Gilbert. Joe Gilbert was 37 in City for Conquest as 'Concert Spectator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Feb 27 1903 –
Died: Tue, May 26 1959

Malvern Gilmartin. Malvern Gilmartin was >> in City for Conquest as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

David Gorcey. David Gorcey was 19 in City for Conquest as 'Ticket Taker (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Feb 06 1921 –
Died: Tue, Oct 23 1984

Joe Gray. Joe Gray was 28 in City for Conquest as 'Cannonball Wales (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, May 05 1912 –
Died: Mon, Mar 15 1971

Harrison Greene. Harrison Greene was 56 in City for Conquest as 'Dance Judge (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jan 18 1884 –
Died: Fri, Sep 28 1945

Kit Guard. Kit Guard was 46 in City for Conquest as 'Mickey Miller (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, May 05 1894 –
Died: Tue, Jul 18 1961

Robert Haines. Robert Haines was 46 in City for Conquest as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Sep 16 1894 –
Died: Tue, Apr 18 1961

Margaret Hayes. Margaret Hayes was 26 in City for Conquest as 'Sally - Irene's Friend (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Dec 05 1913 –
Died: Wed, Jan 26 1977

Sam Hayes. Sam Hayes was >> in City for Conquest as 'Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian. Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian was 44 in City for Conquest as 'Gym Trainer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Jan 18 1896 –
Died: Sun, Dec 13 1953

Arthur Housman. Arthur Housman was 50 in City for Conquest as 'Radio Listener (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Oct 08 1889 –
Died: Wed, Apr 08 1942

George Humbert. George Humbert was 60 in City for Conquest as 'Organ Grinder's Shill (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jul 29 1880 –
Died: Wed, May 08 1963

John Indrisano. John Indrisano was 34 in City for Conquest as 'Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Nov 01 1905 –
Died: Sat, Nov 09 1968

Danny Jackson. Danny Jackson was >> in City for Conquest as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Thomas E. Jackson. Thomas E. Jackson was 54 in City for Conquest as 'Pep - Sportswriter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jul 02 1886 –
Died: Thu, Sep 07 1967

Lois James. Lois James was 18 in City for Conquest as 'Chorus girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Sep 23 1921 –
Died: Sat, Dec 27 1980

Payne B. Johnson. Payne B. Johnson was >> in City for Conquest as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Colin Kenny. Colin Kenny was 51 in City for Conquest as 'Al's Pal (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Dec 03 1888 –
Died: Mon, Dec 02 1968

Victor Kilian. Victor Kilian was 49 in City for Conquest as 'Bill Poster (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 06 1891 –
Died: Sun, Mar 11 1979

Joseph La Cava. Joseph La Cava was 32 in City for Conquest as 'Dance Contestant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Sep 16 1908 –
Died: Tue, Feb 04 1992

Mike Lally. Mike Lally was 40 in City for Conquest as 'Fight Ringsider / Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jun 01 1900 –
Died: Fri, Feb 15 1985

Charles Lane. Charles Lane was 35 in City for Conquest as 'Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 26 1905 –
Died: Mon, Jul 09 2007

Paula Lane. Paula Lane was >> in City for Conquest as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ethelreda Leopold. Ethelreda Leopold was 26 in City for Conquest as 'Irene - Dressing Room Blonde (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jul 02 1914 –
Died: Mon, Jan 26 1998

Carl M. Leviness. Carl M. Leviness was 55 in City for Conquest as 'Champion Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jul 06 1885 –
Died: Thu, Oct 15 1964

Michael Mark. Michael Mark was 54 in City for Conquest as 'Tonbstone Painter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 15 1886 –
Died: Mon, Feb 03 1975

William Marshall. William Marshall was 22 in City for Conquest as 'Man in Peggy's Dressing Room (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Oct 12 1917 –
Died: Wed, Jun 08 1994

Eric Mayne. Eric Mayne was 75 in City for Conquest as 'Concert Spectator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1865 –
Died: Sun, Feb 09 1947

Pat McKee. Pat McKee was 45 in City for Conquest as 'Danny's Trainer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Mar 24 1895 –
Died: Sat, Jan 07 1950

Sidney Miller. Sidney Miller was 23 in City for Conquest as 'Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Oct 22 1916 –
Died: Sat, Jan 10 2004

Hans Moebus. Hans Moebus was 37 in City for Conquest as 'Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Sep 23 1902 –
Died: Sat, Apr 03 1976

Bert Moorhouse. Bert Moorhouse was 45 in City for Conquest as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Died: Tue, Jan 26 1954

Jack Mower. Jack Mower was 50 in City for Conquest as 'Man Next to MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Sep 05 1890 –
Died: Wed, Jan 06 1965

William Newell. William Newell was 46 in City for Conquest as 'Max's Lyricist (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jan 05 1894 –
Died: Tue, Feb 21 1967

William H. O'Brien. William H. O'Brien was 49 in City for Conquest as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 19 1891 –
Died: Sat, Apr 18 1981

George O'Hanlon. George O'Hanlon was 27 in City for Conquest as 'Newsboy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Nov 23 1912 –
Died: Sat, Feb 11 1989

Garry Owen. Garry Owen was 38 in City for Conquest as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 18 1902 –
Died: Fri, Jun 01 1951

Paul Panzer. Paul Panzer was 67 in City for Conquest as 'Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Nov 03 1872 –
Died: Sat, Aug 16 1958

Sally Payne. Sally Payne was 28 in City for Conquest as 'Singer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Sep 05 1912 –
Died: Sat, May 08 1999

Jack Perry. Jack Perry was 45 in City for Conquest as 'Wales' Handler (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Mar 07 1895 –
Died: Thu, Oct 07 1971

Lee Phelps. Lee Phelps was 47 in City for Conquest as 'Ring Announcer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, May 14 1893 –
Died: Thu, Mar 19 1953

William Phillips. William Phillips was 32 in City for Conquest as 'Sailor - Sparring Partner (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jun 01 1908 –
Died: Thu, Jun 27 1957

Bernice Pilot. Bernice Pilot was >> in City for Conquest as 'Della - Peggy's Maid (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Alexander Pollard. Alexander Pollard was >> in City for Conquest as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Fred Rapport. Fred Rapport was 45 in City for Conquest as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jun 23 1895 –
Died: Tue, May 29 1973

Jackie Salling. Jackie Salling was >> in City for Conquest as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Scott Seaton. Scott Seaton was 69 in City for Conquest as 'Concert Spectator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Mar 11 1871 –
Died: Mon, Jun 03 1968

John Sheehan. John Sheehan was 54 in City for Conquest as 'Man Yelling at Ringside (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 22 1885 –
Died: Thu, Feb 14 1952

Charles Sherlock. Charles Sherlock was 40 in City for Conquest as 'Dance Judge (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jul 09 1900 –
Died: Sun, May 01 1983

Buster Slaven. Buster Slaven was 17 in City for Conquest as 'Sidney - Pupil (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Oct 30 1922 –
Died: Sat, Jun 27 2009

Stephen Soldi. Stephen Soldi was >> in City for Conquest as 'Organ Grinder (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Bob Steele. Bob Steele was 33 in City for Conquest as 'Kid Callahan (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Jan 23 1907 –
Died: Wed, Dec 21 1988

Larry Steers. Larry Steers was 52 in City for Conquest as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 14 1888 –
Died: Thu, Feb 15 1951

Charles Sullivan. Charles Sullivan was 41 in City for Conquest as 'Dance Floor Guard #2 (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Apr 24 1899 –
Died: Sun, Jun 25 1972

Elliott Sullivan. Elliott Sullivan was 33 in City for Conquest as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jul 04 1907

Frank Sully. Frank Sully was 32 in City for Conquest as 'Radio Listener (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Jun 17 1908 –
Died: Wed, Dec 17 1975

Dale Van Sickel. Dale Van Sickel was 32 in City for Conquest as 'Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Nov 29 1907 –
Died: Tue, Jan 25 1977

Billy Wayne. Billy Wayne was 43 in City for Conquest as 'Happy - Googi's Henchman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Feb 11 1897 –
Died: Fri, Jun 12 1970

Dick Wessel. Dick Wessel was 27 in City for Conquest as 'Cab Driver by Fire (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Apr 20 1913 –
Died: Tue, Apr 20 1965

Leo White. Leo White was 66 in City for Conquest as 'Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Nov 09 1873 –
Died: Mon, Sep 20 1948

Frank Wilcox. Frank Wilcox was 33 in City for Conquest as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Mar 13 1907 –
Died: Sun, Mar 03 1974

Charles C. Wilson. Charles C. Wilson was 46 in City for Conquest as 'Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 28 1894 –
Died: Wed, Jan 07 1948

Tom Wilson. Tom Wilson was 60 in City for Conquest as 'Man on Fire Escape (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Aug 26 1880 –
Died: Fri, Feb 19 1965

Robert Winkler. Robert Winkler was 13 in City for Conquest as 'Mush (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Feb 12 1927 –
Died: Thu, Dec 28 1989

George Boyce. George Boyce was 41 in City for Conquest as 'Dance Contestant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Apr 20 1899 –
Died: Mon, Feb 14 1977

Crew

Anatole Litvak. Anatole Litvak was 38 in City for Conquest as 'Director, Producer'

Birthday: Sat, May 10 1902 –
Died: Sun, Dec 15 1974

Jean Negulesco. Jean Negulesco was 40 in City for Conquest as 'Director'

Birthday: Mon, Feb 26 1900 –
Died: Sun, Jul 18 1993

James Wong Howe. James Wong Howe was 41 in City for Conquest as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Sun, Aug 27 1899 –
Died: Mon, Jul 12 1976

Sol Polito. Sol Polito was 47 in City for Conquest as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Sat, Nov 12 1892 –
Died: Mon, May 23 1960

John Wexley. John Wexley was 33 in City for Conquest as 'Screenplay'

Birthday: Sat, Sep 14 1907 –
Died: Mon, Feb 04 1985

William Cagney. William Cagney was 35 in City for Conquest as 'Producer'

Birthday: Sun, Mar 26 1905 –
Died: Sun, Jan 03 1988

Hal B. Wallis. Hal B. Wallis was 41 in City for Conquest as 'Executive Producer'

Birthday: Wed, Sep 13 1899 –
Died: Sun, Oct 05 1986

William Holmes. William Holmes was 63 in City for Conquest as 'Editor'

Birthday: Sat, Mar 17 1877 –
Died: Sun, Dec 01 1946

Max Steiner. Max Steiner was 52 in City for Conquest as 'Original Music Composer'

Birthday: Thu, May 10 1888 –
Died: Tue, Dec 28 1971

Byron Haskin. Byron Haskin was 41 in City for Conquest as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Sat, Apr 22 1899 –
Died: Mon, Apr 16 1984

Jack L. Warner. Jack L. Warner was 48 in City for Conquest as 'Production Manager'

Birthday: Tue, Aug 02 1892 –
Died: Sat, Sep 09 1978

Harvey Parry. Harvey Parry was 40 in City for Conquest as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Mon, Apr 23 1900 –
Died: Wed, Sep 18 1985

Perc Westmore. Perc Westmore was 35 in City for Conquest as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Sat, Oct 29 1904 –
Died: Wed, Sep 30 1970

Howard Shoup. Howard Shoup was 37 in City for Conquest as 'Costume Design'

Birthday: Sat, Aug 29 1903 –
Died: Fri, May 29 1987

Robert M. Haas. Robert M. Haas was 51 in City for Conquest as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Thu, Jan 03 1889 –
Died: Mon, Dec 17 1962

Aben Kandel. Aben Kandel was 43 in City for Conquest as 'Novel'

Birthday: Sun, Aug 15 1897 –
Died: Thu, Jan 28 1993

Everett Alton Brown. Everett Alton Brown was 38 in City for Conquest as 'Sound Recordist'

Birthday: Fri, May 02 1902 –
Died: Sat, Jul 24 1982

Rex Wimpy. Rex Wimpy was 40 in City for Conquest as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Mon, Dec 18 1899 –
Died: Fri, Dec 29 1972

Robert Vreeland. Robert Vreeland was >> in City for Conquest as 'Choreographer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Quentin Breese. Quentin Breese was >> in City for Conquest as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday