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Phonies Beware!

May 25, 1956 · 8m
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Drama

PLOT

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.

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CAST

Bob Hite
Narrator (voice)
John Zaic
Inspector Kennedy
Directed by Larry O'Reilly

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Pathé Pictures
Country
US

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