Phonies Beware!
1956, English. Directed by Larry O'Reilly.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 25 May 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Dinsmoor
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Phonies Beware! runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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Phonies Beware! is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Phonies Beware! on?
Phonies Beware! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 May 1956. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Phonies Beware!?
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Who directed Phonies Beware!?
Phonies Beware! (1956) was directed by Larry O'Reilly and stars Bob Hite, John Zaic.