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The Fitzsimmons-Jeffries Fight
Also known as [The Jeffries-Fitzsimmons Fight]
(1899) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Jim Jeffries [himself], Bob Fitzsimmons [himself]

The Vitagraph Company of America production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The boxing match was held on and the production shot on 9 June 1899.

Documentary: Sports: Boxing match.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Athletes: Boxers - Sports: Boxing

Listing updated: 6 September 2014.

References: Musser-Emerge pp. 202, 602 : FilmHistory-3-3 p. 253.