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.

Release Date : May 25, 1956

Runtime : 8m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Pathé Pictures

Countries : United States of America

Keywords : investigation, diabetes, drug