The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra

Name: The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra
Genre: Drama
Released: 1928-06-16
Duration: 14 min
Cast: Adriane Marsh, Jules Raucourt, George Voya, Robert Florey

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Release Date

6/16/1928

Runtime

14 mins

Genres

Drama

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

Revenue

$97

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A biting 14-minute portrait of artistic dreams destroyed by an indifferent machine, told through stark expressionist imagery that reduces a human being to a number. It's a portrait of dehumanization that feels as urgent now as it did in 1928.