Movie Description

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

(1897)

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.

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Facts

Original TitleThe Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1897-01-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 19m

Production CompaniesVeriscope Company

Genres

  • Documentary