City for Conquest

IMDb 6.7 1940 • 104 min • RomanceDramaCrime

Director

Jean Negulesco

Country

US

Plot Summary

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?

Top 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
Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh 'Mutt'