The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
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22 May 1897
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.
Classification
CategoryClassic Movies & Vintage Films to Stream(videos)
SubcategoryClassic Sports Films & Historic Events(sports)
GenresFirst Ever(first-ever-spg-u) Sports Event(sports-event-spg-c211)
videos Classic Movies & Vintage Films to Stream sports Classic Sports Films & Historic Events first-ever-spg-u first ever spg u First Ever sports-event-spg-c211 sports event spg c211 Sports Event
Cast
- James J. Corbett Himself
- Bob Fitzsimmons Himself
- Billy Madden Himself - Sullivan's Manager
- George Siler Himself - Referee
- John L. Sullivan Himself - Master of Ceremonies
Director
- Enoch J. Rector
Director of Photography
- Enoch J. Rector
Producer
- William A. Brady
