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.
Watch the official The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight 1897 trailer in HD below.
James J. Corbett as Himself
Bob Fitzsimmons as Himself
Billy Madden as Himself - Sullivan's Manager
George Siler as Himself - Referee
John L. Sullivan as Himself - Master of Ceremonies
Enoch J. Rector Director
United States 22 May 1897
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