The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Jan 1, 1897

0h 19m

★ 5.3

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Veriscope Company

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Cast

Himself

James J. Corbett

Himself

Bob Fitzsimmons

Himself - Sullivan's Manager

Billy Madden

Himself - Referee

George Siler

Himself - Master of Ceremonies

John L. Sullivan

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