This original is far better than the remake. I have to agree with you, it's rare when a classic movie is remade to be as good as the original. Hayley was a wonderful actress. I've seen her on several other movies. Especially British ones. And Maureen.... well, she's just one of my all time favorite classic actresses -- a combination of beauty, elegance, and spitfire sass.
I never tire of this movie, I watched it for the millionth time two nights ago. If I had to pick, this would be my favorite scene. But the whole movie is splendid!
Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith really had great chemistry - fiery Irish personalities! They costarred together the following year in the Western "The Deadly Companions".
Incomparable, there is no question in the quality of acting & story telling in the original version. I do own the re-make & like it but you can't really compare the two because they are miles apart in so many ways. They changed quite a bit in the re-make, however I did like the little tributes they did throughout the movie to Maureen O'Hara.
Also, lets face it there is no one like Maureen O'Hara, God broke the mold when he made Maureen!
@Sam7svu, I've watched both versions and never really noticed any tributes to Maureen O'Hara (maybe I'm just really unobservant), although the children do have red hair in the remake. Do you think you could point out some specifics? It's been a while since I saw both in their entirety. Thank you!
@Litebulb777 In the 1998 version the fencing scene where one twin falls into the water trough, the other lends a hand to help her out & the other pulls her in. Similar scene from Maureen's fall into the water trough in "McLintock". Also another that was pointed out was the camp counselor gets molasses dumped on her & then covered in feathers, similar to another scene of Maureen's from "McLintock!". :)
@Litebulb777 Glad to be of help. I didn't make the connection at first but once I read it on her website it made more sense! :) Love "McLintock!", fun movie.
What I always loved about this clip was that Maureen O'Hara just couldn't keep that Irish lilt from slipping out a little bit. Awesome. Thanks for posting this!
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The parents seem to have more alone time here than in the remake. But sorry, Lindsay Lohan owns Hayley Mills. In fact, I must say I prefer the remake 100 times over - but I really like Maureen O'Hara! She's great! (Even if I love Natasha Richardson more)
I own both versions, though I've only watched the LiLo version once. I prefer this one over the other because it has (in my opinion) better acting quality, and in my mind you can't remake a classic. It's just not the same. I do love Natasha Richardson though, may she rest in peace.
I never really cared for the new one, I grew up watching the older version and the new version and i always went to the older one... I didn't mind Natasha Richardson (may she RIP) but I thought Maureen was better and i am not just saying that because I'm a fan of her, I didn't know 'of " Maureen when I was kid, just the movie and she was my favorite character in the parent trap... so My vote goes the older onem, though the new one was not horrible it was just watchable
You know, I think it's true that the first version you see, independent of the actual chronology, is your favorite. Like, when Alient Ant Farm or some American Idol kid does a Michael Jackson song, I'm like: "WTF?! Okay, but *NOT* as good"
... yet I prefer Faith Hill's "Take a little pice of my heart" to Janis Joplin's. I guess it's what I grew up loving.
So we can argue the merits of each till Kingdom Come; we'll always love our own... I think we agree they're both fantastic, tho :)
@escucha1797, Maybe the parents have more alone time because in this one the twins are thirteen, almost fourteen, and in the remake they're 11. Teenagers would be more independent than 11 year olds. The time it was made may have something to do with it as well. Who knows? Maybe children were more independent in the '60's, especially in these situations.
I love the little indirect sex puns in these scenes. LOL
rainer1980 3 months ago
This original is far better than the remake. I have to agree with you, it's rare when a classic movie is remade to be as good as the original. Hayley was a wonderful actress. I've seen her on several other movies. Especially British ones. And Maureen.... well, she's just one of my all time favorite classic actresses -- a combination of beauty, elegance, and spitfire sass.
Smalltowngal29 6 months ago 2
I never tire of this movie, I watched it for the millionth time two nights ago. If I had to pick, this would be my favorite scene. But the whole movie is splendid!
Sam7svu 9 months ago
I love this one. It brings me to tears even today. Thanks.
InTheSticks0001 1 year ago
Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith really had great chemistry - fiery Irish personalities! They costarred together the following year in the Western "The Deadly Companions".
Muirmaiden 1 year ago
LOL> Makes me laugh everytime :)
FacebookQueen 1 year ago
Incomparable, there is no question in the quality of acting & story telling in the original version. I do own the re-make & like it but you can't really compare the two because they are miles apart in so many ways. They changed quite a bit in the re-make, however I did like the little tributes they did throughout the movie to Maureen O'Hara.
Also, lets face it there is no one like Maureen O'Hara, God broke the mold when he made Maureen!
Sam7svu 1 year ago
@Sam7svu, I've watched both versions and never really noticed any tributes to Maureen O'Hara (maybe I'm just really unobservant), although the children do have red hair in the remake. Do you think you could point out some specifics? It's been a while since I saw both in their entirety. Thank you!
Litebulb777 1 year ago
@Litebulb777 In the 1998 version the fencing scene where one twin falls into the water trough, the other lends a hand to help her out & the other pulls her in. Similar scene from Maureen's fall into the water trough in "McLintock". Also another that was pointed out was the camp counselor gets molasses dumped on her & then covered in feathers, similar to another scene of Maureen's from "McLintock!". :)
Sam7svu 1 year ago
@Sam7svu, Thanks! I've seen "McLintock!" a couple of times before but never made the connection. I think I'll watch "McLintock!" again now! :)
Litebulb777 1 year ago
@Litebulb777 Glad to be of help. I didn't make the connection at first but once I read it on her website it made more sense! :) Love "McLintock!", fun movie.
Sam7svu 1 year ago
As cute as the story is, it's a really weird idea to not even let your kids know that they have a sibling.
shadowflower93 1 year ago
Become a fan of Hayley Mills on Facebook! :-)
pulcinigialli 1 year ago
4:14 makes me laugh out loud EVERY TIME! god i love maureen shes so funny!
gothicglamangel 1 year ago 3
What I always loved about this clip was that Maureen O'Hara just couldn't keep that Irish lilt from slipping out a little bit. Awesome. Thanks for posting this!
tierneybeckett 2 years ago 4
Maureen is amazing in this movie!
cupcake101 2 years ago 2
haha love this movie
MrKittychow101 2 years ago
great movie too bad most good movies stopped after the early 90s
uncleraviolijoe 2 years ago
*sigh* truly love this movie....such a classic....if only they mad movies like this today....
purplerain613 2 years ago 4
Made*
purplerain613 2 years ago
aww what a shame ...only a few clips of the movie :( can someone put up the whole movie ..please:( I love u..lol
purplerain613 2 years ago 2
Oh I adored this movie! I grew up watching it all the time...
DollyAndTheBlackDog 2 years ago
i just luv this movie
monielove14 2 years ago
Brillant Muareen - i couldnt love her more - shes so hilarous!
ClassicMovieClub 2 years ago 3
Maureen .... classy beyond all, sexy, sweet, sassy, beautiful... they dont have stars of her caliber anymore
CherokeeSky34 2 years ago 27
amen to that!
MaureenOHaraFan 2 years ago
i luv maureen o'hara n this movie!! she's just funny
monielove14 2 years ago 3
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The parents seem to have more alone time here than in the remake. But sorry, Lindsay Lohan owns Hayley Mills. In fact, I must say I prefer the remake 100 times over - but I really like Maureen O'Hara! She's great! (Even if I love Natasha Richardson more)
escucha1797 2 years ago
I own both versions, though I've only watched the LiLo version once. I prefer this one over the other because it has (in my opinion) better acting quality, and in my mind you can't remake a classic. It's just not the same. I do love Natasha Richardson though, may she rest in peace.
bloodybones345 2 years ago 17
I never really cared for the new one, I grew up watching the older version and the new version and i always went to the older one... I didn't mind Natasha Richardson (may she RIP) but I thought Maureen was better and i am not just saying that because I'm a fan of her, I didn't know 'of " Maureen when I was kid, just the movie and she was my favorite character in the parent trap... so My vote goes the older onem, though the new one was not horrible it was just watchable
MaureenOHaraFan 2 years ago
You know, I think it's true that the first version you see, independent of the actual chronology, is your favorite. Like, when Alient Ant Farm or some American Idol kid does a Michael Jackson song, I'm like: "WTF?! Okay, but *NOT* as good"
... yet I prefer Faith Hill's "Take a little pice of my heart" to Janis Joplin's. I guess it's what I grew up loving.
So we can argue the merits of each till Kingdom Come; we'll always love our own... I think we agree they're both fantastic, tho :)
escucha1797 2 years ago
@escucha1797, Maybe the parents have more alone time because in this one the twins are thirteen, almost fourteen, and in the remake they're 11. Teenagers would be more independent than 11 year olds. The time it was made may have something to do with it as well. Who knows? Maybe children were more independent in the '60's, especially in these situations.
Litebulb777 1 year ago
I love this movie 8D
Y2Jgirl23 2 years ago
Haha, love this clip. Maureen O'Hara is so funny!
KarinPluss 3 years ago 10