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Phonies Beware!

Phonies Beware!

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Balasaur Score
Rough

1956 · Movie · 8m · NR

The read

It runs a compact 8m.

Synopsis

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.

Ratings

IMDb5.5/10

2 audience votes

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Themes

investigationdiabetesdrug