The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)

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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (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.

Release: Jan 01, 1897

Duration: 19m

Quality: HD

Genres: Documentary

Actors: James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden, George Siler, John L. Sullivan

Country: United States of America

Keywords:
silent film