The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Public Domain Movies
Public Domain Movies (Free)
5.3(27 votes)
1897
1h 40m
Documentary
silent film

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.

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