The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1897-01-01
  • User Rating: 5.2/10 from 26 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 19min
  • Language: No Language
  • Production Company: Veriscope Company
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Enoch J. Rector
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Summary

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

    as Himself
  • Bob Fitzsimmons

    as Himself
  • Billy Madden

    as Himself - Sullivan's Manager
  • George Siler

    as Himself - Referee
  • John L. Sullivan

    as Himself - Master of Ceremonies
Directing Enoch J. Rector Director