The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Name: The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
Cast: James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden, George Siler, John L. Sullivan

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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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Cast & Crew

Director: Enoch J. Rector

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

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