The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)

ALL 01/01/1897 (en) Documentary 19 Min
  • Release
    01/01/1897
  • Production
    Veriscope Company
  • Rotten tomato
    53.04%
  • Original title
    The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

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.

  1. Enoch J. Rector

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



Currently available to stream, watch for free, rent, and buy in the United States. You can makes it easy to find out where you can legally watch your favorite movies & TV shows online.

Watch Channel

Casts

  1. James J. Corbett

    Himself

  2. Bob Fitzsimmons

    Himself

  3. Billy Madden

    Himself - Sullivan's Manager

  4. George Siler

    Himself - Referee

  5. John L. Sullivan

    Himself - Master of Ceremonies

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 5 , Crews : 1

Keyword

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897) 19 Min

ALL 01/01/1897 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 01/01/1897
  • Production
    Veriscope Company
  • Original title The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Enoch J. Rector

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer