1897-05-22 5.3/10
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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.
Director : Enoch J. Rector
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Cast
James J. Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Billy Madden
George Siler
John L. Sullivan