City for Conquest (1940) — Perfery

(1940)Directed by Anatole Litvak, Jean Negulesco104 minRomance, Drama, Crime

“A story with all the fire and fury of its two great stars!”

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?

James Cagneyas Danny Kenny

Ann Sheridanas Peggy Nash

Frank Cravenas 'Old Timer'

Donald Crispas Scotty MacPherson

Frank McHughas 'Mutt'

Arthur Kennedyas Eddie Kenny

George Tobiasas 'Pinky'

Jerome Cowanas 'Dutch'

Elia Kazanas 'Googi'

Anthony Quinnas Murray Burns

Lee Patrickas Gladys

Blanche Yurkaas Mrs. Nash

George Lloydas 'Goldie'

Joyce Comptonas Lilly

Thurston Hallas Max Leonard

Ben Weldenas Cobb

John Arledgeas Salesman

Edward Keaneas Gaul

Selmer Jacksonas Doctor

Joseph Crehanas Doctor

Murray Alperas Taxi Driver (uncredited)

WB Walter Baconas Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)

Harris Bergeras Ticket Taker (uncredited)

Ward Bondas First Policeman (uncredited)