A would-be movie star experiences the surreal horrors of dehumanization at the bottom of Hollywood's social ladder as his hopes for success vanish and his identity is reduced to a number..
Is 'The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra' Still Worth Watching Today? To put it plainly: yes, but with significant caveats. The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra is a crucial piece of experimental silent cinema, a searing, visually inventive critique of the nascent Hollywood dream factory from 1928. It...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Robert Florey
William Parke
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"Is 'The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra' Still Worth Watching Today? To put it plainly: yes, but with significant caveats. The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra is a crucial piece of experimental silent cinema, a searing, visually inventive critique of the nascent Hollywood dream factory from 1928. It’s an essential watch for film historians, students of avant-garde cinema, and anyone interested in the foundational language of film as a medium. If you appreciate expressionistic..."
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