" Luke explained how he was looking for "a great warrior" -- the creature scampered down into Luke""s food supply, made a mess of his equipment, and tried to steal a tiny glowing power lamp or rod, after he replied: "Wars not make one great.She looked askance at him and tried to remain unnerved: "You""re not scaring me a bit, Mr.Roddy - - I""m looking forward to - - everything!" But she hardly believed her own words when she glanced toward the window being blasted by sand and a look of fright crossed her face.The film was never produced, due to HUAC pressure on Columbia Pictures"" studio chief Harry Cohn, who told Miller to change the villains from corrupt and militant union officials and gangsters o evil communists, so it would have a “pro-American” feel -- but Miller refused and pulled out as screenwriter.Bud pulls the roadster up in front, as Deanie""s mother Mrs.Frieda Loomis (Audrey Christie) notices their arrival on the porch and overhears Bud tell Deanie: "We""ve had enough kissing for tonight.Nominated for four Academy Awards (with no wins): Best Art Direction, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Original Score.