Review of City for Conquest (1940) by Randy T — 07 Apr 2011

Ann Sheridan is on a quest for fame and fortune. Jimmy Cagney is on a quest for Ann Sheridan. A terrific little rags to riches to rags story replete with music and boxing and a dancing Anthony Quinn.

This review of City for Conquest (1940) was written by Randy T on 07 Apr 2011.

City for Conquest has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul F (655) on 14 Oct 2007

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