The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

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

January 1, 1897

Status

Released

Original Title

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Runtime

19min

Budget

Revenue

Language

No Language

Production Companies

Veriscope Company