Phonies Beware! (1956)

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.

Released

1956-05-25

Genres

Drama

Runtime

8 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Larry O'Reilly

TMDB rating

6.5/10 from 2 votes