Phonies Beware!

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Drama

Overview

This Screenliner short shows how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) looks at drug claims that may be fraudulent. In this case, a product called Elixirex is advertised as a cure-all for almost any ailment, including arthritis, rheumatism, and diabetes. After a diabetes patient dies following the use of Elixirex, FDA inspectors start their investigation.

Keywords

investigation
drug
diabetes

Details

Status: Released
Release date: May 25, 1956
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: RKO Radio Pictures,RKO Pathé Pictures
Cast: John Zaic,Bob Hite
Director: Larry O'Reilly
Writer: Frances Dinsmoor
Cinematography: Larry O'Reilly
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0232309