Black Dragons

"Black Dragons" is a thriller that capitalizes on the anti-Japanese sentiment prevalent at the beginning of World War II. It's a classic example of the era's propaganda-laden espionage films, with an... intriguing... plot.

The story revolves around a series of murders targeting a group of prominent American industrialists who are secretly working to sabotage the war effort. The culprit is a mysterious figure, Monsieur Colomb, played brilliantly by the iconic Bela Lugosi. 

A federal agent investigating the murders uncovers a web of deceit and treachery, plastic surgery, scum and viliany. It's a tale filled with suspense, intrigue, mystery and patriotic fervor, typical of its time. The details are frankly ludicrous.

Lugosi is a joy to watch. Otherwise, we have poor acting, mostly, an uninteresting production, and did I mention the ludicrous script? The film is heavily influenced by wartime paranoia and the anti-Japanese sentiment of the time. It's not good, but "Black Dragons" is a fascinating work, in its historical context. It's a shame the doesn't seem to be any good restorations.