Phonies Beware! (1956)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.1005 |
Directed By
Larry O'Reilly
Crew
Maurice Rosenblum
Larry O'Reilly
Milton Shifman
Frances Dinsmoor
Herman Fuchs
Larry O'Reilly
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