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.
Released: May 25, 1956
Runtime: 8 minutes
Genre: Drama
Crew: Larry O'Reilly (Director), Frances Dinsmoor (Writer), Larry O'Reilly (Director of Photography), Milton Shifman (Editor), Maurice Rosenblum (Sound Recordist), Herman Fuchs (Music Supervisor)