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

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.

Director

Robert Florey, Slavko Vorkapich

Writers

Robert Florey, Slavko Vorkapich

Themesaspiring actoravant-gardecastingchasing dreamsexperimental filmexpressionismhollywoodold hollywoodpoetic documentarysatire