The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

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  • 1897
  • 1 hr 40 min
  •  5.3  (27)
  •   Released

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.

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
Description
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 Date
    1897
  • Runtime
    1 hr 40 min
  • Language
    en
  • Rating
    5.3  (27)