Phonies Beware!

1956 • 0h8m Drama

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Larry O'Reilly

Screenplay

Frances Dinsmoor

Cast

Bob Hite

John Zaic

Release date

5/25/1956

Status

Released

Origin country

US