It is prior to the American entry into World War II, and Japan's fiendish Black Dragon Society is hatching an evil plot with the Nazis. They instruct a brilliant scientist, Dr. Melcher, to travel to Japan on a secret mission. There he operates on six Japanese conspirators, transforming them to resemble six American leaders. The actual leaders are murdered and replaced with their likenesses. Dr. Melcher is condemned to a lifetime of imprisonment so the secret may die with him.
Cast
Bela Lugosi as Dr. Melcher aka Monsieur Colomb / Cell Prisoner
The film was rushed into production following the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was to begin filming on 17 January 1942 but this was pushed back until 21 January. The original working title was The Yellow Menace.[1]
Release
The film was released in Los Angeles on the double bill with the Australian film Pituri (also known as Uncivilised).[2]
The Los Angeles Times said that "those who love their mystery and their Lugosi will find this film unusually sinister."[3]
