Poster of City for Conquest

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
83 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of James CagneyJames Cagney
James Cagney was
41 in City for Conquest
as 'Danny Kenny'.
Mon, Jul 17 1899 –
Sun, Mar 30 1986
Portrait of Ann SheridanAnn Sheridan
Ann Sheridan was
25 in City for Conquest
as 'Peggy Nash'.
Sun, Feb 21 1915 –
Sat, Jan 21 1967
Portrait of Frank CravenFrank Craven
Frank Craven was
65 in City for Conquest
as ''Old Timer''.
Tue, Aug 24 1875 –
Sat, Sep 01 1945
Portrait of Donald CrispDonald Crisp
Donald Crisp was
58 in City for Conquest
as 'Scotty MacPherson'.
Wed, Jul 26 1882 –
Sat, May 25 1974
Portrait of Frank McHughFrank McHugh
Frank McHugh was
42 in City for Conquest
as ''Mutt''.
Sun, May 22 1898 –
Fri, Sep 11 1981
Portrait of Arthur KennedyArthur Kennedy
Arthur Kennedy was
26 in City for Conquest
as 'Eddie Kenny'.
Tue, Feb 17 1914 –
Fri, Jan 05 1990
Portrait of George TobiasGeorge Tobias
George Tobias was
39 in City for Conquest
as ''Pinky''.
Sun, Jul 14 1901 –
Wed, Feb 27 1980
Portrait of Jerome CowanJerome Cowan
Jerome Cowan was
42 in City for Conquest
as ''Dutch''.
Sun, Oct 03 1897 –
Mon, Jan 24 1972
Portrait of Elia KazanElia Kazan
Elia Kazan was
31 in City for Conquest
as ''Googi''.
Tue, Sep 07 1909 –
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Portrait of Anthony QuinnAnthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn was
25 in City for Conquest
as 'Murray Burns'.
Wed, Apr 21 1915 –
Sun, Jun 03 2001
Portrait of Lee PatrickLee Patrick
Lee Patrick was
38 in City for Conquest
as 'Gladys'.
Fri, Nov 22 1901 –
Sun, Nov 21 1982
Portrait of Blanche YurkaBlanche Yurka
Blanche Yurka was
53 in City for Conquest
as 'Mrs. Nash'.
Sun, Jun 19 1887 –
Thu, Jun 06 1974
Portrait of George LloydGeorge Lloyd
George Lloyd was
47 in City for Conquest
as ''Goldie''.
Sat, Nov 05 1892 –
Tue, Aug 15 1967
Portrait of Joyce ComptonJoyce Compton
Joyce Compton was
33 in City for Conquest
as 'Lilly'.
Sun, Jan 27 1907 –
Mon, Oct 13 1997
Portrait of Thurston HallThurston Hall
Thurston Hall was
58 in City for Conquest
as 'Max Leonard'.
Mon, May 08 1882 –
Thu, Feb 20 1958
Portrait of Ben WeldenBen Welden
Ben Welden was
39 in City for Conquest
as 'Cobb'.
Wed, Jun 12 1901 –
Fri, Oct 17 1997
Portrait of John ArledgeJohn Arledge
John Arledge was
34 in City for Conquest
as 'Salesman'.
Mon, Mar 12 1906 –
Thu, May 15 1947
Portrait of Edward KeaneEdward Keane
Edward Keane was
56 in City for Conquest
as 'Gaul'.
Wed, May 28 1884 –
Mon, Oct 12 1959
Portrait of Selmer JacksonSelmer Jackson
Selmer Jackson was
52 in City for Conquest
as 'Doctor'.
Sun, May 06 1888 –
Tue, Mar 30 1971
Portrait of Joseph CrehanJoseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan was
57 in City for Conquest
as 'Doctor'.
Sat, Jul 14 1883 –
Fri, Apr 15 1966
Portrait of Murray AlperMurray Alper
Murray Alper was
36 in City for Conquest
as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 11 1904 –
Fri, Nov 16 1984
Portrait of Walter BaconWalter Bacon
Walter Bacon was
49 in City for Conquest
as 'Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 13 1891 –
Wed, Nov 07 1973
Portrait of Harris BergerHarris Berger
Harris Berger was
19 in City for Conquest
as 'Ticket Taker (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 31 1921 –
Mon, Nov 21 1983
Portrait of Ward BondWard Bond
Ward Bond was
37 in City for Conquest
as 'First Policeman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 09 1903 –
Sat, Nov 05 1960
Portrait of Wade BotelerWade Boteler
Wade Boteler was
51 in City for Conquest
as 'New York Policeman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 02 1888 –
Fri, May 07 1943
Portrait of James CarlisleJames Carlisle
James Carlisle was
58 in City for Conquest
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 15 1882 –
Sun, Jan 03 1954
Portrait of Steve CarruthersSteve Carruthers
Steve Carruthers was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hugh ChapmanHugh Chapman
Hugh Chapman was
12 in City for Conquest
as 'Boy (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 23 1927 –
Sun, Nov 22 2015
Portrait of James ConatyJames Conaty
James Conaty was
44 in City for Conquest
as 'Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 13 1895 –
Sun, Dec 18 1955
Portrait of Oliver CrossOliver Cross
Oliver Cross was
46 in City for Conquest
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 18 1894 –
Tue, Jan 19 1971
Portrait of Dudley DickersonDudley Dickerson
Dudley Dickerson was
33 in City for Conquest
as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 27 1906 –
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Portrait of John DilsonJohn Dilson
John Dilson was
49 in City for Conquest
as 'Mr. Cahn - Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Thu, Jun 01 1944
Portrait of James DimeJames Dime
James Dime was
42 in City for Conquest
as 'Gym Rat (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 18 1897 –
Mon, May 11 1981
Portrait of Warren DouglasWarren Douglas
Warren Douglas was
29 in City for Conquest
as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 29 1911 –
Sat, Nov 15 1997
Portrait of Jay EatonJay Eaton
Jay Eaton was
41 in City for Conquest
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 17 1899 –
Thu, Feb 05 1970
Portrait of Frank FaylenFrank Faylen
Frank Faylen was
34 in City for Conquest
as 'Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 08 1905 –
Fri, Aug 02 1985
Portrait of Pat FlahertyPat Flaherty
Pat Flaherty was
43 in City for Conquest
as 'Dance Floor Guard (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 08 1897 –
Wed, Dec 02 1970
Portrait of George FordGeorge Ford
George Ford was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Dance Contestant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward GarganEdward Gargan
Edward Gargan was
38 in City for Conquest
as 'Joe - Foreman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 17 1902 –
Wed, Feb 19 1964
Portrait of Joe GilbertJoe Gilbert
Joe Gilbert was
37 in City for Conquest
as 'Concert Spectator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 27 1903 –
Tue, May 26 1959
Portrait of Malvern GilmartinMalvern Gilmartin
Malvern Gilmartin was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David GorceyDavid Gorcey
David Gorcey was
19 in City for Conquest
as 'Ticket Taker (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 06 1921 –
Tue, Oct 23 1984
Portrait of Joe GrayJoe Gray
Joe Gray was
28 in City for Conquest
as 'Cannonball Wales (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 05 1912 –
Mon, Mar 15 1971
Portrait of Harrison GreeneHarrison Greene
Harrison Greene was
56 in City for Conquest
as 'Dance Judge (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 18 1884 –
Fri, Sep 28 1945
Portrait of Kit GuardKit Guard
Kit Guard was
46 in City for Conquest
as 'Mickey Miller (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 05 1894 –
Tue, Jul 18 1961
Portrait of Robert HainesRobert Haines
Robert Haines was
46 in City for Conquest
as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 16 1894 –
Tue, Apr 18 1961
Portrait of Margaret HayesMargaret Hayes
Margaret Hayes was
26 in City for Conquest
as 'Sally - Irene's Friend (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 05 1913 –
Wed, Jan 26 1977
Portrait of Sam HayesSam Hayes
Sam Hayes was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Oscar 'Dutch' HendrianOscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian was
44 in City for Conquest
as 'Gym Trainer (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 18 1896 –
Sun, Dec 13 1953
Portrait of Arthur HousmanArthur Housman
Arthur Housman was
50 in City for Conquest
as 'Radio Listener (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 08 1889 –
Wed, Apr 08 1942
Portrait of George HumbertGeorge Humbert
George Humbert was
60 in City for Conquest
as 'Organ Grinder's Shill (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 29 1880 –
Wed, May 08 1963
Portrait of John IndrisanoJohn Indrisano
John Indrisano was
34 in City for Conquest
as 'Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 01 1905 –
Sat, Nov 09 1968
Portrait of Danny JacksonDanny Jackson
Danny Jackson was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. Jackson
Thomas E. Jackson was
54 in City for Conquest
as 'Pep - Sportswriter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 02 1886 –
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Portrait of Lois JamesLois James
Lois James was
18 in City for Conquest
as 'Chorus girl (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 23 1921 –
Sat, Dec 27 1980
Portrait of Payne B. JohnsonPayne B. Johnson
Payne B. Johnson was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Colin KennyColin Kenny
Colin Kenny was
51 in City for Conquest
as 'Al's Pal (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 03 1888 –
Mon, Dec 02 1968
Portrait of Victor KilianVictor Kilian
Victor Kilian was
49 in City for Conquest
as 'Bill Poster (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 06 1891 –
Sun, Mar 11 1979
Portrait of Joseph La CavaJoseph La Cava
Joseph La Cava was
32 in City for Conquest
as 'Dance Contestant (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 16 1908 –
Tue, Feb 04 1992
Portrait of Mike LallyMike Lally
Mike Lally was
40 in City for Conquest
as 'Fight Ringsider / Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 01 1900 –
Fri, Feb 15 1985
Portrait of Charles LaneCharles Lane
Charles Lane was
35 in City for Conquest
as 'Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 26 1905 –
Mon, Jul 09 2007
Portrait of Paula LanePaula Lane
Paula Lane was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ethelreda LeopoldEthelreda Leopold
Ethelreda Leopold was
26 in City for Conquest
as 'Irene - Dressing Room Blonde (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 02 1914 –
Mon, Jan 26 1998
Portrait of Carl M. LevinessCarl M. Leviness
Carl M. Leviness was
55 in City for Conquest
as 'Champion Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 06 1885 –
Thu, Oct 15 1964
Portrait of Michael MarkMichael Mark
Michael Mark was
54 in City for Conquest
as 'Tonbstone Painter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 15 1886 –
Mon, Feb 03 1975
Portrait of William MarshallWilliam Marshall
William Marshall was
22 in City for Conquest
as 'Man in Peggy's Dressing Room (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 12 1917 –
Wed, Jun 08 1994
Portrait of Eric MayneEric Mayne
Eric Mayne was
75 in City for Conquest
as 'Concert Spectator (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 27 1865 –
Sun, Feb 09 1947
Portrait of Pat McKeePat McKee
Pat McKee was
45 in City for Conquest
as 'Danny's Trainer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 24 1895 –
Sat, Jan 07 1950
Portrait of Sidney MillerSidney Miller
Sidney Miller was
23 in City for Conquest
as 'Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 22 1916 –
Sat, Jan 10 2004
Portrait of Hans MoebusHans Moebus
Hans Moebus was
37 in City for Conquest
as 'Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 23 1902 –
Sat, Apr 03 1976
Portrait of Bert MoorhouseBert Moorhouse
Bert Moorhouse was
45 in City for Conquest
as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Tue, Jan 26 1954
Portrait of Jack MowerJack Mower
Jack Mower was
50 in City for Conquest
as 'Man Next to MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 05 1890 –
Wed, Jan 06 1965
Portrait of William NewellWilliam Newell
William Newell was
46 in City for Conquest
as 'Max's Lyricist (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 05 1894 –
Tue, Feb 21 1967
Portrait of William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'Brien
William H. O'Brien was
49 in City for Conquest
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 19 1891 –
Sat, Apr 18 1981
Portrait of George O'HanlonGeorge O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon was
27 in City for Conquest
as 'Newsboy (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 23 1912 –
Sat, Feb 11 1989
Portrait of Garry OwenGarry Owen
Garry Owen was
38 in City for Conquest
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 18 1902 –
Fri, Jun 01 1951
Portrait of Paul PanzerPaul Panzer
Paul Panzer was
67 in City for Conquest
as 'Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 03 1872 –
Sat, Aug 16 1958
Portrait of Sally PayneSally Payne
Sally Payne was
28 in City for Conquest
as 'Singer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 05 1912 –
Sat, May 08 1999
Portrait of Jack PerryJack Perry
Jack Perry was
45 in City for Conquest
as 'Wales' Handler (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 07 1895 –
Thu, Oct 07 1971
Portrait of Lee PhelpsLee Phelps
Lee Phelps was
47 in City for Conquest
as 'Ring Announcer (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 14 1893 –
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Portrait of William PhillipsWilliam Phillips
William Phillips was
32 in City for Conquest
as 'Sailor - Sparring Partner (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 01 1908 –
Thu, Jun 27 1957
Portrait of Bernice PilotBernice Pilot
Bernice Pilot was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Della - Peggy's Maid (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alexander PollardAlexander Pollard
Alexander Pollard was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fred RapportFred Rapport
Fred Rapport was
45 in City for Conquest
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 23 1895 –
Tue, May 29 1973
Portrait of Jackie SallingJackie Salling
Jackie Salling was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott SeatonScott Seaton
Scott Seaton was
69 in City for Conquest
as 'Concert Spectator (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 11 1871 –
Mon, Jun 03 1968
Portrait of John SheehanJohn Sheehan
John Sheehan was
54 in City for Conquest
as 'Man Yelling at Ringside (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 22 1885 –
Thu, Feb 14 1952
Portrait of Charles SherlockCharles Sherlock
Charles Sherlock was
40 in City for Conquest
as 'Dance Judge (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 09 1900 –
Sun, May 01 1983
Portrait of Buster SlavenBuster Slaven
Buster Slaven was
17 in City for Conquest
as 'Sidney - Pupil (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 30 1922 –
Sat, Jun 27 2009
Portrait of Stephen SoldiStephen Soldi
Stephen Soldi was
>> in City for Conquest
as 'Organ Grinder (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob SteeleBob Steele
Bob Steele was
33 in City for Conquest
as 'Kid Callahan (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 23 1907 –
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Portrait of Larry SteersLarry Steers
Larry Steers was
52 in City for Conquest
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 14 1888 –
Thu, Feb 15 1951
Portrait of Charles SullivanCharles Sullivan
Charles Sullivan was
41 in City for Conquest
as 'Dance Floor Guard #2 (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 24 1899 –
Sun, Jun 25 1972
Portrait of Elliott SullivanElliott Sullivan
Elliott Sullivan was
33 in City for Conquest
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 04 1907
Portrait of Frank SullyFrank Sully
Frank Sully was
32 in City for Conquest
as 'Radio Listener (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 17 1908 –
Wed, Dec 17 1975
Portrait of Dale Van SickelDale Van Sickel
Dale Van Sickel was
32 in City for Conquest
as 'Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 29 1907 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Billy WayneBilly Wayne
Billy Wayne was
43 in City for Conquest
as 'Happy - Googi's Henchman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 11 1897 –
Fri, Jun 12 1970
Portrait of Dick WesselDick Wessel
Dick Wessel was
27 in City for Conquest
as 'Cab Driver by Fire (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 20 1913 –
Tue, Apr 20 1965
Portrait of Leo WhiteLeo White
Leo White was
66 in City for Conquest
as 'Dance Contest Observer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 09 1873 –
Mon, Sep 20 1948
Portrait of Frank WilcoxFrank Wilcox
Frank Wilcox was
33 in City for Conquest
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 13 1907 –
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Portrait of Charles C. WilsonCharles C. Wilson
Charles C. Wilson was
46 in City for Conquest
as 'Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 28 1894 –
Wed, Jan 07 1948
Portrait of Tom WilsonTom Wilson
Tom Wilson was
60 in City for Conquest
as 'Man on Fire Escape (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 26 1880 –
Fri, Feb 19 1965
Portrait of Robert WinklerRobert Winkler
Robert Winkler was
13 in City for Conquest
as 'Mush (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 12 1927 –
Thu, Dec 28 1989
Portrait of George BoyceGeorge Boyce
George Boyce was
41 in City for Conquest
as 'Dance Contestant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 20 1899 –
Mon, Feb 14 1977

Crew

Portrait of Anatole LitvakAnatole Litvak
Director, Producer
Anatole Litvak was
38 in City for Conquest
Sat, May 10 1902 –
Sun, Dec 15 1974
Portrait of Jean NegulescoJean Negulesco
Director
Jean Negulesco was
40 in City for Conquest
Mon, Feb 26 1900 –
Sun, Jul 18 1993
Portrait of James Wong HoweJames Wong Howe
Director of Photography
James Wong Howe was
41 in City for Conquest
Sun, Aug 27 1899 –
Mon, Jul 12 1976
Portrait of Sol PolitoSol Polito
Director of Photography
Sol Polito was
47 in City for Conquest
Sat, Nov 12 1892 –
Mon, May 23 1960
Portrait of John WexleyJohn Wexley
Screenplay
John Wexley was
33 in City for Conquest
Sat, Sep 14 1907 –
Mon, Feb 04 1985
Portrait of William CagneyWilliam Cagney
Producer
William Cagney was
35 in City for Conquest
Sun, Mar 26 1905 –
Sun, Jan 03 1988
Portrait of Hal B. WallisHal B. Wallis
Executive Producer
Hal B. Wallis was
41 in City for Conquest
Wed, Sep 13 1899 –
Sun, Oct 05 1986
Portrait of William HolmesWilliam Holmes
Editor
William Holmes was
63 in City for Conquest
Sat, Mar 17 1877 –
Sun, Dec 01 1946
Portrait of Max SteinerMax Steiner
Original Music Composer
Max Steiner was
52 in City for Conquest
Thu, May 10 1888 –
Tue, Dec 28 1971
Portrait of Byron HaskinByron Haskin
Special Effects
Byron Haskin was
41 in City for Conquest
Sat, Apr 22 1899 –
Mon, Apr 16 1984
Portrait of Harvey ParryHarvey Parry
Stunts
Harvey Parry was
40 in City for Conquest
Mon, Apr 23 1900 –
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Portrait of Perc WestmorePerc Westmore
Makeup Artist
Perc Westmore was
35 in City for Conquest
Sat, Oct 29 1904 –
Wed, Sep 30 1970
Portrait of Aben KandelAben Kandel
Novel
Aben Kandel was
43 in City for Conquest
Sun, Aug 15 1897 –
Thu, Jan 28 1993
Portrait of Howard ShoupHoward Shoup
Costume Design
Howard Shoup was
37 in City for Conquest
Sat, Aug 29 1903 –
Fri, May 29 1987
Portrait of Robert M. HaasRobert M. Haas
Art Direction
Robert M. Haas was
51 in City for Conquest
Thu, Jan 03 1889 –
Mon, Dec 17 1962
Portrait of Rex WimpyRex Wimpy
Special Effects
Rex Wimpy was
40 in City for Conquest
Mon, Dec 18 1899 –
Fri, Dec 29 1972
Portrait of Jack L. WarnerJack L. Warner
Production Manager
Jack L. Warner was
48 in City for Conquest
Tue, Aug 02 1892 –
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Portrait of Robert VreelandRobert Vreeland
Choreographer
Robert Vreeland was
>> in City for Conquest
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Everett Alton BrownEverett Alton Brown
Sound Recordist
Everett Alton Brown was
38 in City for Conquest
Fri, May 02 1902 –
Sat, Jul 24 1982
Portrait of Quentin BreeseQuentin Breese
Stunts
Quentin Breese was
>> in City for Conquest
Unknown Birthday