The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)

22 May 1897 • Documentary, News, Sport • 1h 40m
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This legendary fight was filmed on March 17, 1897, using 63mm film that produced an aspect ratio of about 1.75:1. Using three adjacent cameras, Enoch Rector recorded the entire fight, simultaneously creating the world's first known feature film, as the resulting footage lasted over 90 minutes in length. About a quarter of the film survives today.

Enoch J. Rector
Director

Writer
James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden
Starring

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Awards: 1 win
Country: United States
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