The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

19 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1897

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.

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

19 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1897

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
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.
IMDb rating 5.2
Producers Veriscope Company
Original title The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
Directors Enoch J. Rector
Writers

Cast

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