Phonies Beware!

Trailer

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.

Genre: Drama

Cast: Bob Hite, John Zaic

Crew: Maurice Rosenblum (Sound Recordist), Larry O'Reilly (Director of Photography), Milton Shifman (Editor), Frances Dinsmoor (Writer), Herman Fuchs (Music Supervisor)

Country: United States of America

Runtime: 8 minutes

Quality: HD

Release: 1956

imdb rating 6.5

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