The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Name: The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
Director: Enoch J. Rector
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1897-01-01T
Duration: 19 min
Rating: 5.292
Cast: James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden, George Siler, John L. Sullivan

Movie Information

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.

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

Director: Enoch J. Rector

Years: 1897

Country: United States of America

Quality: HD

Production: Veriscope Company