Purity Squad
Originally released in 1945. Purity Squad is a crime film. directed by Harold F. Kress. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Byron Foulger, Dick Elliott, and Morris Ankrum
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Byron Foulger
as Dr. Laren aka Dr. Dibson
Dick Elliott
as Judge Gilmenn
Morris Ankrum
as Dr. Adams (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
as Janitor John Billings (uncredited)
Edward Earle
as Judge (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
as Radio Station Man in Studio (uncredited)
Frank Fenton
as Chester Malton (uncredited)
William Forrest
as Dr. Cooper (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
as Darles F. Peters (uncredited)
Paul Langton
as Mr. Winthrop (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 inves...
Who directed Purity Squad?
Purity Squad was directed by Harold F. Kress.
How long is Purity Squad?
Purity Squad has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Purity Squad released?
Purity Squad was released on November 3, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Purity Squad?
The main cast of Purity Squad includes Byron Foulger, Dick Elliott, Morris Ankrum, Paul E. Burns, Edward Earle.