The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

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1897
1h 40m
5.3(27 votes)
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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.

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James J. Corbett

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James J. Corbett
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Bob Fitzsimmons

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Billy Madden

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George Siler

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John L. Sullivan

Himself - Master of Ceremonies

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