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The Power of a Lie

  • 1922
  • 50m
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Mabel Julienne Scott in The Power of a Lie (1922)
Drama

Review of story source; The North American Review, Vol. 190, No. 644, Jul., 1909: "... grim little tale of the flourishing landowner who signs his friend's note and then declares it a forger... Read allReview of story source; The North American Review, Vol. 190, No. 644, Jul., 1909: "... grim little tale of the flourishing landowner who signs his friend's note and then declares it a forgery when the time comes to pay. He builds and flourishes upon his lie, while the weakling go... Read allReview of story source; The North American Review, Vol. 190, No. 644, Jul., 1909: "... grim little tale of the flourishing landowner who signs his friend's note and then declares it a forgery when the time comes to pay. He builds and flourishes upon his lie, while the weakling goes under."

  • Director
    • George Archainbaud
  • Writers
    • Johan Bojer
    • Charles Kenyon
  • Stars
    • Mabel Julienne Scott
    • David Torrence
    • Maude George
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  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Archainbaud
    • Writers
      • Johan Bojer
      • Charles Kenyon
    • Stars
      • Mabel Julienne Scott
      • David Torrence
      • Maude George
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mabel Julienne Scott
    Mabel Julienne Scott
    • Betty Hammond
    David Torrence
    David Torrence
    • John Hammond
    Maude George
    Maude George
    • Joan Hammond
    Ruby Lafayette
    Ruby Lafayette
    • Mrs. Hammond
    Earl Metcalfe
    Earl Metcalfe
    • Richard Burton
    June Elvidge
    June Elvidge
    • Lily Cardington
    Phillips Smalley
    Phillips Smalley
    • Jeremiah Smith
    Stanton Heck
    Stanton Heck
    • Mr. Lawrence
    Winston Miller
    Winston Miller
    • Julian Hammond
    • Director
      • George Archainbaud
    • Writers
      • Johan Bojer
      • Charles Kenyon
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    • Release date
      • January 7, 1923 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 虚言の力
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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