Purity Squad(1945)
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.
Purity Squad (1945) is a crime film directed by Harold F. Kress, released on November 3, 1945 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Byron Foulger, Dick Elliott, Morris Ankrum and Paul E. Burns. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold F. Kress
- Writers:
- Charles F. Royal
- Cinematographer:
- Jackson Rose
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Purity Squad Cast & Crew
Main 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)
Key crew
Directed by Harold F. Kress, written by Charles F. Royal.
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Purity Squad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Purity Squad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Purity Squad online?
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Who stars in Purity Squad?
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The main cast of Purity Squad (1945) includes Byron Foulger, Dick Elliott, Morris Ankrum, Paul E. Burns and Edward Earle. The film was directed by Harold F. Kress. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Purity Squad released?
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Purity Squad was released on November 3, 1945 and runs for 20m.
Is Purity Squad worth watching?
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Purity Squad (1945) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.