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Synopsis: During World War II, a group of American businessmen are killed one-by-one by the mysterious Monsieur Colomb, who came to the home of Dr. Bill Saunders under the pretense of being a patient and now keeps the home's owner under lock and key. Partly out of concern for Saunders' niece, Alice, Det. Dick Martin investigates, only to eventually learn an unexpected truth about what has been happening and its ties to Japan. Who's in it? The movie stars Bela Lugosi , Clayton Moore , Joan Barclay, George Pembroke and Robert Frazer. Review: As much as I like Bela Lugosi, I have been reluctant to watch Black Dragons because, at least from the description, it just seemed like a movie he wouldn't be a good fit for. However, short on alternatives this morning, I decided to finally give the movie a try. Overall, it proved to be better than what I was expecting. I think the thing that impressed me most about this film is the mystery surrounding Monsieur Colomb (Lugosi). T...

Synopsis: Years after his parents were brutally murdered by a gang of outlaws, John Reid, now an attorney, returns to Texas and reunites with his Texas Ranger brother, Dan. When a local printer is murdered by the villainous Major Bartholomew "Butch" Cavendish and his army, John joins his brother and other rangers in pursuit only to be left for dead when Cavendish ambushes the party. After being nursed back to health by his childhood Comanche friend, Tonto, Reid dons a mask and rides off in search of justice for his slain brother. Who's in it? The movie stars Klinton Spilsbury , Michael Horse , Christopher Lloyd , Matt Clark and Juanin Clay . Review: I had heard of this movie prior to coming across it a couple days ago but, other than remembering it had been a box office failure, didn't know much else about it. Since I had enjoyed watching The Lone Ranger (in reruns) as a kid, I decided to give it a try. I didn't enjoy the experience. Wow, where to begin? I gu...