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City for Conquest

68.00% | September 21, 1940 | Music, Drama, Crime

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?

Featured Crew

Sol Polito
Director of Photography
John Wexley
Screenplay
Jean Negulesco
Director

Cast

James Cagney
James Cagney
Danny Kenny
Ann Sheridan
Ann Sheridan
Peggy Nash
Frank Craven
Frank Craven
'Old Timer'
Donald Crisp
Donald Crisp
Scotty MacPherson

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