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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)

Documentary
Release Date: 1897, May 22
Directors: Enoch J. Rector
Countries: United States of America
Production: Veriscope Company, Veriscope Company
Cast: John L. Sullivan, James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden, George Siler

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.

Keywords:

silent film