Phonies Beware!
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.
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May 25, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry O'Reilly
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Dinsmoor
- Original Title
- Phonies Beware!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Pathé Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry O'Reilly
Frances Dinsmoor
Larry O'Reilly
Milton Shifman
Department Leadership Roster
Larry O'Reilly
Director of Photography
Milton Shifman
Editor
Frances Dinsmoor
Writer
Larry O'Reilly
Director
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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What is Phonies Beware! about?
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.
Who directed Phonies Beware!?
Phonies Beware! was directed by Larry O'Reilly.
Who stars in Phonies Beware!?
The principal cast of Phonies Beware! includes Bob Hite, John Zaic.
When was Phonies Beware! released and how long is it?
Phonies Beware! was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phonies Beware!?
Phonies Beware! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).