Both of his Best Actor Oscar nominations - forEast of Eden (1955)and later forGiant- were announced posthumously.The mastermind was shot dead through his windshield by Foley, causing his car to explode in flames as it plunged over a hill.Jean Harlow""s small role as a sexy call-girl was her only screen appearance with Cagney and her only lead role with Warners."The two competing men decided to flip a coin (Sourdough: "Guess you""ll have to toss for us, then!"), and Lige won the chance o ask for Letty""s hand in marriage.When attempting to travel back to 1985, the time machine DeLorean car driven by "Doc" was hit by lightning, leaving Marty stranded in 1955.