Phonies Beware! (1956)
Phonies Beware! (1956)
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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Bob Hite Bob Hite As: Narrator (voice)
John Zaic John Zaic As: Inspector Kennedy
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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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Certification: NR

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Genres: Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 25 May 1956

Country: US

Runtime: 8m

Company Credits

Company: RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Pathé Pictures

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Cast

Bob Hite

Bob Hite

Narrator (voice)

John Zaic

John Zaic

Inspector Kennedy

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Sound

Maurice Rosenblum

Maurice Rosenblum

Sound Recordist

Herman Fuchs

Herman Fuchs

Music Supervisor

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Camera

Larry O'Reilly

Larry O'Reilly

Director of Photography

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