 His first film appearance was in the 1934 film "Looking for Trouble".Returning to New York, Conway acted on Broadway in plays that included "Angel Island" (1937), "In the Bag" (1937), "Mimie Scheller" (1936), "Summer Wives" (1936), and "If a Body" (1935).For many years he freelanced, working for various studios in bits or supporting roles.