The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

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1897-01-01

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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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

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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.

Released

1897-01-01

Runtime

19

Director

Enoch J. Rector

Budget

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Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

No Language

Production

Veriscope Company

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    James J. Corbett

    James J. Corbett
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    Bob Fitzsimmons

    Bob Fitzsimmons
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    Billy Madden

    Billy Madden
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    George Siler

    George Siler
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    John L. Sullivan

    John L. Sullivan