Robert Florey
Director
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.
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Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
No Language,
English
Recommendations
Runtime: 14 min.
Released: June 16, 1928
Status: Released
Revenue: $97
Certification: NR