The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Name: The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
Rating: 5.3

NR Documentary

Starring: James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden, George Siler, John L. Sullivan

Writer: N/A

Release Date:
May 22, 1897

Ratings:
5.3 / 10

Director:
Enoch J. Rector

Companies:
Veriscope Company

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.

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