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  • 3/22/2010
The Life and Death of 9413: a Hollywood Extra is a 1928 American short silent film which 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), after which he dies and goes on Heaven, where the number is removed. It stars Voya George, Adriane Marsh and Jules Raucourt.

According to Florey. the total expenditure made for the production was $97.00 the breakup of which is as follows: Negative ... $25.00 Store Props ... $3.00 Development and Printing ...$55.00 Transportation,etc. ... $14.00

This low cost was possible due to the use of set made using toys and cardboard buildings. Most of the filming was indoors. The actors Jules Raucort and Voya George did not get immediate payment for their work. They were supposed to be compensated with benefits which might latter accrue. The role of heroine was played by Adrian March an 'extra girl'.

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