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Phonies Beware!
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
8 min
Release Date
1956-05-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Bob Hite
Narrator (voice)
John Zaic
Inspector Kennedy
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