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

The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra (1928)

Poster for The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Slavko Vorkapich
  • Profile picture of Robert Florey
    Casting Director Robert Florey

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Keywords

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