The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight poster

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

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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.

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  • boxer
  • black and white
  • silent film
  • boxing
  • short film
  • boxing match

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  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR22 May 1897

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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight was released on 22 May 1897.

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