During World War II, German-born actors changed their names for "the duration." In this Columbia serial, Police Lieutenant Dan Barton is tasked with taking down a mysterious Axis sabotage ring. He fakes his own dismissal from the police force and pretends to try to steal a secret formula for synthetic rubber. As he navigates his dangerous mission, Barton must use his wits and disguise himself as the Black Commando to foil the Nazis' plans.
The Secret Code
The Black Commando, a police detective, infiltrates a group of Nazi agents utilizing explosive gases and artificial lightning to disrupt the war effort, ultimately engaging in a cat-and-mouse game with his adversaries while disguised.