Purity Squad
Synopsis
This entry in the Crime Does Not Pay series focuses on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's effort to ensure that drugs are fully tested before they are sold to consumers. Two unscrupulous investors market the drug 'Diabulin' as a substitute for insulin after preliminary tests show good results. After a short time, however, users start dying from the drug. The FDA and the state attorney general's office then go after the drug marketers.
Top Cast
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Byron Foulger
Dr. Laren aka Dr. Dibson
Dick Elliott
Judge Gilmenn
Morris Ankrum
Dr. Adams (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Janitor John Billings (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Judge (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Radio Station Man in Studio (uncredited)
Frank Fenton
Chester Malton (uncredited)
William Forrest
Dr. Cooper (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Darles F. Peters (uncredited)
Paul Langton
Mr. Winthrop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold F. Kress
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles F. Royal
- Original Score
- Max Terr
- Original Title
- Purity Squad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold F. Kress
Charles F. Royal
Max Terr
Jackson Rose
Harry Komer
Department Leadership Roster
Charles F. Royal
Writer
Harold F. Kress
Director
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Harry Komer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purity Squad
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What is Purity Squad about?
This entry in the Crime Does Not Pay series focuses on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's effort to ensure that drugs are fully tested before they are sold to consumers. Two unscrupulous investors market the drug 'Diabulin' as a substitute for insulin after preliminary tests show good results. After a short time, however, users start dying from the drug. The FDA and the state attorney general's office then go after the drug marketers.
Who directed Purity Squad?
Purity Squad was directed by Harold F. Kress.
Who stars in Purity Squad?
The principal cast of Purity Squad includes Byron Foulger, Dick Elliott, Morris Ankrum, Paul E. Burns, Edward Earle.
When was Purity Squad released and how long is it?
Purity Squad was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Purity Squad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Purity Squad was composed by Max Terr.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Purity Squad?
Purity Squad holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).