The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

5.3
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 19 min
  • Premiere: 1897. January 1.

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.

Discover

Billy Madden

Himself - Sullivan's Manager

George Siler

Himself - Referee

John L. Sullivan

Himself - Master of Ceremonies

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