The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
Synopsis
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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Title:
The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
Latest releases:
Jan. 1, 1897
Country of origin:
United States of America
Duration
19mn
Genres
Documentary
Actors
James J. Corbett,
Bob Fitzsimmons,
Billy Madden,
George Siler
Source:
Public Domain via Wikipedia
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