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 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Phonies Beware! | |
| Runtime | 8min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | RKO Radio PicturesRKO Pathé Pictures | |