The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Release Date: 1897-01-01

Runtime: 19

Languages: No Language

Rating: 5.3

Votes: 25

Genres: Documentary

Director: Enoch J. Rector

Description: 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 c...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Veriscope Company