---
title: "Black Dragons"
year: 1942
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-dragons-1942"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22741
imdb_id: "tt0034521"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 64
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Black Dragons (1942) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-dragons-1942

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Black Dragons is a thriller, mystery, and horror film released in the United States on March 6, 1942. The film was directed by William Nigh and features a cast that includes Bela Lugosi, Joan Barclay, George Pembroke, and Clayton Moore. Prior to the commencement of World War II, Japan's Black Dragon Society hatches a plot with the Nazis. They instruct a brilliant scientist named Dr. Melcher to travel to Japan on a secret mission. While there, Dr. Melcher operates on six Japanese conspirators, transforming them to resemble six American leaders. The actual leaders are then murdered and replaced with their likeness. Additionally, a cabal of American industrialists, who are fifth-columnists intent on sabotaging the war effort, are methodically murdered by the malevolent Monsieur Colomb, prompting detective Dick Martin to be assigned to the case.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix | Hoopla, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Artiflix | Plex | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Artiflix | Hoopla | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Nigh
- **Networks / Studios**: Banner Productions, Monogram Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bela Lugosi** as *Dr. Melcher/ Monsieur Colomb*
- **Clayton Moore** as *FBI Agent Richard ‘Dick’ Martin*
- **Joan Barclay** as *Alice Saunders*
- **George Pembroke** as *Dr. William Saunders*
- **Robert Frazer** as *Amos Hanlin*
- **Robert Fiske** as *Phillip Wallace*
- **Irving Mitchell** as *John Van Dyke*
- **Edward Peil Sr.** as *Ryder*
- **Kenneth Harlan** as *FBI Chief Colton*
- **Max Hoffman Jr.** as *Kearney*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Black Dragons online?
Black Dragons is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Black Dragons worth watching?
Black Dragons holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 28 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Black Dragons and when was it released?
Black Dragons is a feature film with a runtime of 64 minutes. It was released in 1942. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Black Dragons?
Black Dragons was directed by William Nigh.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Dragons — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22741)
- [Black Dragons (1942) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22741-black-dragons/cast)
- [Black Dragons (1942) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034521/)
- [Black Dragons 영화 스트리밍으로 보기](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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