The Magic Fan

Story

Synopsis

This was an adaptation of a ghost story, “A Xiu”. Liu Zigu is on his way to visit his uncle and is attracted by a beautiful girl, A Xiu. Liu meets A Xiu again in a paper fan shop owned by A Xiu's father. Liu goes to the shop every day to buy a fan and see A Xiu. One day, Liu follows his uncle to a matchmaker, who arranges for A Xiu to become his bride. The following day, Liu and A Xiu visit a temple where they meet a ghost who looks very similar to A Xiu. On the wedding day, the ghost disguises itself as A Xiu to spoil her marriage with Liu. Finally, the ghost is in the custody of a magic fan, and Liu and Xiu complete their wedding.

Director

Tang Huang

Writers

Lee Oi-San

Language

Chinese

Country

Hong Kong

Release date

3 October 1967

Ensemble

Cast

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  Betty Loh Ti

  Hsiu, patron saint

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  Zhao Lei

  Liu Zigu

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  Wang Lai

  Zigu's aunt

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  Tin Ching

  Suitor Lu

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  Leung Yui

  Father

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  Ma Chien-Tang

  Zigu's servant

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  Wong Sam

  Zigu's uncle

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  Hao Li-Jen

  Villager