Movie

Phonies Beware! (1956)

• NR
• May 25, 1956
• 8m

• Drama

Overview

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.

Director

Larry O'Reilly

Writers

Frances Dinsmoor

Starring

Bob Hite, John Zaic