(Phonies Beware!)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

8 minutes

Year:

1956

Directors:

Larry O'Reilly

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Production companies:

RKO Radio Pictures,

RKO Pathé Pictures

Actors:

Narrator (voice)

Inspector Kennedy

Crews:

Sound Recordist

Director of Photography

Editor

Writer

Music Supervisor