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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight(1897)

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ReleasedDocumentary0h 19m

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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Directed by:

Enoch J. Rector

Cast

James J. Corbett thumbnail

James J. Corbett

Himself

Bob Fitzsimmons thumbnail

Bob Fitzsimmons

Himself

Billy Madden thumbnail

Billy Madden

Himself - Sullivan's Manager

George Siler thumbnail

George Siler

Himself - Referee

John L. Sullivan thumbnail

John L. Sullivan

Himself - Master of Ceremonies

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