Phony Phoenixes
假凤虚凰
Synopsis
Young widow Fan Ruhua feigns the daughter of a tycoon and solicits husbands on papers. But Fan bumped into Yang Xiaomao, a barber, who similarly pretends to be a suiter for a broke businessman to court a daughter from a wealthy family. After a series of misunderstandings, Yang and Fan finally give up vanity and live honest lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pingyao International Film Festival (Restoration)
Festival / Special Debut
March 23, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huang Zuolin
- Screenplay & Story
- Sang Hu
- Original Title
- 假凤虚凰
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huang Zuolin
Sang Hu
Xingzai Wu
Department Leadership Roster
Huang Zuolin
Director
Sang Hu
Writer
Xingzai Wu
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phony Phoenixes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phony Phoenixes about?
Young widow Fan Ruhua feigns the daughter of a tycoon and solicits husbands on papers. But Fan bumped into Yang Xiaomao, a barber, who similarly pretends to be a suiter for a broke businessman to court a daughter from a wealthy family. After a series of misunderstandings, Yang and Fan finally give up vanity and live honest lives.
Who directed Phony Phoenixes?
Phony Phoenixes was directed by Huang Zuolin.
Who stars in Phony Phoenixes?
The principal cast of Phony Phoenixes includes Shi Hui, Li Li-Hua, Liu Long, Jin Gang, Lin Zhen.
When was Phony Phoenixes released and how long is it?
Phony Phoenixes was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.