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The Life and Death of 9413: A Hollywood Extra (1928)

The Life and Death of 9413: A Hollywood Extra (1928)

Drama
Release Date: 1928, June 16
Directors: Robert Florey, Slavko Vorkapich
Countries: United States of America
Cast: Jules Raucourt, George Voya, Adriane Marsh

Overview:

This short experimental film tells the story of a man who comes to Hollywood to become a star, only to fail and be dehumanized. He is identified by the number 9413 written on his forehead.

Keywords:

short film satire avant-garde experimental film casting hollywood aspiring actor struggling actor old hollywood silent film expressionism chasing dreams poetic documentary success vs. failure