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Phonies Beware!

Phonies Beware!

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Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

25 May 1956

Country

United States of America

Cast

Bob Hite

Bob Hite

Narrator (voice)

John Zaic

John Zaic

Inspector Kennedy

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