" She recognized the contradiction in the award - that it was for her other article "Why the World Doesn""t Need Superman," although the recent news headlines all told an opposing story.The massive wealth of Thror""s kingdom was due o "precious gems" (gold) mined from the earth.In the heart of the mountain, the Dwarves had discovered the famous jewel known as the Arkenstone ("The King""s Jewel").As he stumbled from the bar into a video arcade nearby, he noticed a ROCKY-pinball machine - and further annoyed and enraged, he threw his JB liquor bottle at the glass backing with Rocky""s image (arms outstretched in victory), shattering it and leaving only blinking lightbulbs in a V-pose.The film""s making was a labor of love for all involved, and Fonda helped to raise funding for it.Other classic films about lynch mob justice include Fritz Lang""sFury (1936)andThey Won""t Forget (1937).The charming, sparkling screenplay that satirizes the Communist political system with sexual humor was written by Billy Wilder (before he became a director), Charles Brackett and Walter Reisch, based on a screen story by Melchior Lengyel.