I saw the 1998 version a long time ago, and I quite liked it as a kid.
Now, this older version is as good. Specially because of the cast! The mother's father, the Priest, everyone is simply delightful. The story is great (based on a German book, I think), but it's the delivery and the emotions portrayed that sell it. A great Disney adaptation, as they made them back then. I would highly recommend it to people of all ages, specially if you are a fan of Disney productions or the Lohan version. Even has a musical number! A "yeah yeah yeah" song before the Bettles?
And for a 60s movie, the effect is almost seamless, as Walt intended. From what I understand, Disney was one of the first to use the "travelling matte" process to use the same actress twice on screen. There is also a double (which you can actually see after they fight with cake on her face). I can imagine it impressing anyone that saw it.
Now, this older version is as good. Specially because of the cast! The mother's father, the Priest, everyone is simply delightful. The story is great (based on a German book, I think), but it's the delivery and the emotions portrayed that sell it. A great Disney adaptation, as they made them back then. I would highly recommend it to people of all ages, specially if you are a fan of Disney productions or the Lohan version. Even has a musical number! A "yeah yeah yeah" song before the Bettles?
And for a 60s movie, the effect is almost seamless, as Walt intended. From what I understand, Disney was one of the first to use the "travelling matte" process to use the same actress twice on screen. There is also a double (which you can actually see after they fight with cake on her face). I can imagine it impressing anyone that saw it.