The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

1897
1h 40m
5.3

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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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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Veriscope Company
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

Keywords

silent film

Quick Facts

Release Date May 22, 1897
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0000147

Cast

James J. Corbett
James J. Corbett

Himself

Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob Fitzsimmons

Himself

Billy Madden
Billy Madden

Himself - Sullivan's Manager

George Siler
George Siler

Himself - Referee

John L. Sullivan
John L. Sullivan

Himself - Master of Ceremonies

Key Crew

Enoch J. Rector
Director