This is more lavish and romantic than the 1998 remake, and the colours are more flamboyant here, while the later version was more basic, strict and concentrated, sticking to the point. There are no politics here, King James and King William aren't even mentioned once, there are no Dutch intruders, and the children play no significant part, whereas in the 1998 film politics is given a dominating bearing, and Lady Dona's daughter plays a very significant part. I think I would prefer the Tara Fitzgerald version, she is more realistic and straightforward as a character, always making her point, while Joan Fontaine is too girlish. Both versions are good though, they have different but complimentary qualities, this one is definitely more romantic and dressed up for Hollywood, while the Tara version is more convincing. I think though I would prefer Arturo de Cordova to Anthony Delon, although Delon is more French, while Cordova is hopelessly Mexican, this one was even shot entirely in California, while the English version of 1998 was shot on location. Here are also Basil Rathbone in a typical character of his, but Nigel Bruce as Lord Godolphin is much to be preferred to the modern one.