The Power of a Lie is a 1922 American drama film directed by George Archainbaud and written by Charles Kenyon.

The film stars Mabel Julienne Scott, David Torrence, Maude George, Ruby Lafayette, Earl Metcalfe, and June Elvidge.

[1][2][3] As described in a film magazine,[4] Richard Burton (Metcalfe), engaged to Betty (Scott), the sister of his friend John Hammond (Torrence), has led a drunken and generally dissipated existence.

In order to shield his reputation, John evades his wife's question regarding the financial aid given Richard and denies that he was at the party.

John's lie leads to a big social scandal with Richard branded as a forger, and a number of complications result.