The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight 1897
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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.
- Released: 1897-01-01
- Runtime: 19 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden, George Siler, John L. Sullivan
- Director: Enoch J. Rector
