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City for Conquest

Danny is a content truck driver, but his girl Peggy shows potential as a dancer and hopes he too can show ambition. Danny acquiesces and pursues boxing to please her, but the two begin to spend more time working than time together.

Director

Anatole Litvak, Jean Negulesco

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Production

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Danny Kenny

Peggy Nash

Eddie Kenny

Scotty MacPherson

Old Timer

'Mutt'

'Pinky'

'Dutch'

'Googi'

Murray Burns

Gladys

Mrs. Nash

'Goldie'

Lilly

Max Leonard

Cobb

Salesman

Gaul

Doctor

Doctor

Championship Fight Spectator

Nightclub Patron

Kitty Alexander

Taxi Driver

Championship Fight Spectator

Nightclub Patron

Monica Bannister

Nightclub Patron

Ticket Taker

Championship Fight Spectator

Concert Spectator

William A. Boardway

First Policeman

New York Policeman

Dance Contestant

Party Guest

Nightclub Patron

Steve Carruthers

Boy

Championship Fight Spectator

Party Guest

Doorman

Dudley Dickerson

Mr. Cahn

Man in Gym

Elevator Operator

Party Guest

Band Conductor and Emcee

Dancing Girl

Dance Floor Guard

Dance Contestant

Joe - Foreman

Concert Spectator

Boy

Malvern Gilmartin

Cornerman

Ticket Taker

Cannonball Wales

Dance Judge

Harrison Greene

Nightclub Patron

Mickey Miller

Nightclub Patron

Sally - Irene's Friend

Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer

Gym Trainer

Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian

Radio Listener

Organ Grinder's Shill

Referee in Wales Fight

Boy

Pep - Sportswriter

Thomas E. Jackson

Chorus girl

Boy

Payne B. Johnson

Al's Pal

Bill Poster

Dance Contestant

Fight Ringsider

Al - Dance Team Manager

Girl

Irene - Dressing Room Blonde

Ethelreda Leopold

Champion Fight Spectator

Carl M. Leviness

Nightclub Patron

Robert Locke Lorraine

Nightclub Patron

Tonbstone Painter

Man in Peggy's Dressing Room

William Marshall

Concert Spectator

Danny's Trainer

Band Conductor and Emcee

Championship Fight Spectator

Nightclub Patron

Man in Gym

Man Next to MacPherson at Fight

Max's Lyricist

Nightclub Patron

Eddie

Waiter

William H. O'Brien

Newsboy

George O'Hanlon

Reporter

Dance Contest Observer

Singer

Wales' Handler

Ring Announcer

Sailor - Sparring Partner

William 'Bill' Phillips

Della - Peggy's Maid

Waiter

Alexander Pollard

Party Guest

Nightclub Patron

Suzanne Rhoades

Boy

Concert Spectator

Man Yelling at Ringside

Dance Judge

Charles Sherlock

Sidney - Pupil

Organ Grinder

Kid Callahan

Party Guest

Attractive woman at party

Anne G. Sterling

Dance Floor Guard #2

Charles Sullivan

Photographer

Elliott Sullivan

Radio Listener

Backstage Dancer

Valerie Traxler

Championship Fight Spectator

Dale Van Sickel

Happy - Googi's Henchman

Cab Driver by Fire

Dance Contest Observer

Party Guest

Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight

Charles C. Wilson

Man on Fire Escape

Mush

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Hey! Just a minute, young fella. - City for Conquest

Hey! Just a minute, young fella.

Only one cent,
two cent, three cent. - City for Conquest

Only one cent, two cent, three cent.

I don't mind saying you're a natural You sure can spiel - City for Conquest

I don't mind saying you're a natural You sure can...

And now folks for the regular Rose Garden contest - City for Conquest

And now folks for the regular Rose Garden contest

How about it Wanna try We'll show them some real stepping - City for Conquest

How about it Wanna try We'll show them some real...

Looks like the snake's
got a monopoly, Danny. - City for Conquest

Looks like the snake's got a monopoly, Danny.

Listen, we're gonna
cop this cup, now, see? - City for Conquest

Listen, we're gonna cop this cup, now, see?

- We're dancing alone now.
- We've won? - City for Conquest

- We're dancing alone now. - We've won?

- Who's the dame?
- I don't know. Some newcomer. - City for Conquest

- Who's the dame? - I don't know. Some newcomer.

Danny, ain't she great?
I'm certainly proud of her. - City for Conquest

Danny, ain't she great? I'm certainly proud of her...

Hello, Hotel Halifax?
Mr. Murray Burns, please. - City for Conquest

Hello, Hotel Halifax? Mr. Murray Burns, please.

It's funny, Danny, the old
bunch, every one of them. - City for Conquest

It's funny, Danny, the old bunch, every one of them.

Say, it must be pretty late. You
better get some sleep, I guess. - City for Conquest

Say, it must be pretty late. You better get some sleep, I gu...

Danny you're still pretty set on that kid aren't ya - City for Conquest

Danny you're still pretty set on that kid aren't...

Danny I know Peggy and I certainly know you - City for Conquest

Danny I know Peggy and I certainly know you

You know what I oughta do to you - City for Conquest

You know what I oughta do to you

Why not Danny I just know I could be a great dancer - City for Conquest

Why not Danny I just know I could be a great dancer

Danny sometimes I don't understand you - City for Conquest

Danny sometimes I don't understand you

I promise, Danny. - City for Conquest

I promise, Danny.

What is it Money or a dame Both - City for Conquest

What is it Money or a dame Both

It's a massacre. Looks like,
you guessed it right. - City for Conquest

It's a massacre. Looks like, you guessed it right.

Okay, now. - City for Conquest

Hey, Max.
Listen to that swing. - City for Conquest

Hey, Max. Listen to that swing.

You see what happens when
you give a mug a break. - City for Conquest

You see what happens when you give a mug a break.

That'd be wonderful Oh Danny I'm so happy - City for Conquest

That'd be wonderful Oh Danny I'm so happy

You know who just went in?
Danny Kenny. - City for Conquest

You know who just went in? Danny Kenny.

It looks like orchids
for Danny and Peggy. - City for Conquest

It looks like orchids for Danny and Peggy.

Boy, keep it hot. - City for Conquest

Boy, keep it hot.

And now,
by special request, folks - City for Conquest

And now, by special request, folks

- Go on, do this by yourself.
- No, I'd much rather not. - City for Conquest

- Go on, do this by yourself. - No, I'd much rather not...

Sure I know Cannonball I don't trust him - City for Conquest

Sure I know Cannonball I don't trust him

Funny thing, Mutt. - City for Conquest

Funny thing, Mutt.

This is Sam Hayes all set
to give a description - City for Conquest

This is Sam Hayes all set to give a description

Don't forget that big blowout
I'm giving later to celebrate. - City for Conquest

Don't forget that big blowout I'm giving later to ...

- 'One, two.'
- Come on, Walesie! - City for Conquest

- 'One, two.' - Come on, Walesie!

- Tie him up in knots.
- He hits like a mule. - City for Conquest

- Tie him up in knots. - He hits like a mule.

Steady, Danny. Steady. - City for Conquest

Steady, Danny. Steady.

See that? See that foul?
That dirty heel, Wales. - City for Conquest

See that? See that foul? That dirty heel, Wales.

Champion. - City for Conquest

- The last count sure helped.
- You need it. - City for Conquest

- The last count sure helped. - You need it.

He'll try for a knockout.
Don't clinch. - City for Conquest

He'll try for a knockout. Don't clinch.

Watch it, Danny. Watch.
Now, keep them up. Keep.. - City for Conquest

Watch it, Danny. Watch. Now, keep them up. Keep..

Watch it, Danny. - City for Conquest

Watch it, Danny.

Both of Samson's eyes
are nearly closed now. - City for Conquest

Both of Samson's eyes are nearly closed now.

'Come on hit him, Danny.
Come on, Danny.' - City for Conquest

'Come on hit him, Danny. Come on, Danny.'

- How are your eyes?
- I can hardly see him. - City for Conquest

- How are your eyes? - I can hardly see him.

Cover up, Danny. - City for Conquest

Cover up, Danny.

Three, four, five - City for Conquest

Three, four, five

Yes Danny You ain't sore at me are you - City for Conquest

Yes Danny You ain't sore at me are you

Gee never figured on that at all - City for Conquest

Gee never figured on that at all

Scotty Scotty where's Danny Is he alright - City for Conquest

Scotty Scotty where's Danny Is he alright

Look the doctor says The doctor didn't say nothing - City for Conquest

Look the doctor says The doctor didn't say nothing

Well look kid - City for Conquest

* Powder my back for me.. * - City for Conquest

* Powder my back for me.. *

But it's all my own You know Gladys it's funny - City for Conquest

But it's all my own You know Gladys it's funny

Don't like that tear jerking sob stuff - City for Conquest

Don't like that tear jerking sob stuff

Hey what am I a French general getting a medal - City for Conquest

Hey what am I a French general getting a medal

Ladies and gentlemen - City for Conquest

Ladies and gentlemen

What paper, please? - City for Conquest

What paper, please?

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Danny is a content truck driver, but his girl Peggy shows potential as a dancer and hopes he too can show ambition. Danny acquiesces and pursues boxing to please her, but the two begin to spend more time working than time together.

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Director: Anatole Litvak, Jean Negulesco

Writer: John Wexley, Aben Kandel

Production: Warner Bros. Pictures

Genre: drama, sport

Year: 1940

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 7.2

BoxOffice: N/A

Released: 21 Sep 1940

Awards: N/A

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