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Reproduction of Corbett-McGovern Fight
Also known as [Reproduction of McGovern-Corbett Fight], [The Corbett-McGovern Fight], [McGovern-Corbett Fight]
(1903) United States of America
B&W : 721 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / Cinematography by F.S. Armitage (Frederick S. Armitage). / © 2 June 1903 by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company [H32322]. Released June 1903. / [?] Mutoscope 68mm spherical 1.36:1 format?

Documentary: Sports: Boxing match.

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] A thoroughly realistic and very hotly contested representation of the original contest. Clear, sharp and distinct. Sold in rounds if desired.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Athletes: Boxers - Sports: Boxing

Listing updated: 18 March 2010.

References: Bohn-Light p. 12 : FilmHistory-3-3 p. 254 : Website-AFI.