The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

January 1, 189719 min5.3EN
Documentary

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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Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob FitzsimmonsHimself
Billy Madden
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George Siler
George SilerHimself - Referee
John L. Sullivan
John L. SullivanHimself - Master of Ceremonies