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Phonies Beware!

May 25, 1956

0h 8m

★ 0.0

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

RKO Pathé Pictures

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

Bob Hite

Inspector Kennedy

John Zaic

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