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Phonies Beware!

Phonies Beware!

★ 6.5/10•1956•8m•NR•Drama

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.

Frances Dinsmoor · Writer

Larry O'Reilly · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime8m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 25, 1956

Actors

Bob Hite

Narrator (voice)

John Zaic

Inspector Kennedy

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