The Black Bag

"The Black Bag" (1922) is a silent-era spy thriller adapted from E. Phillips Oppenheim's novel, focusing on espionage, diplomatic intrigue, and adventure in Europe. It features a straightforward plot about a young diplomat entangled in international secrets, with no progressive political messaging, social justice themes, identity politics, or diversity prioritization. The era's conventions emphasize classic storytelling, romance, and action without modern "woke" elements like forced representation or ideological lectures. Purely apolitical entertainment.