In the seventeen years of Republic""s existence, it was the first film for the studio that was nominated for Best Picture.The wide-eyed alien imitates Elliott - the two characters are exact images of each other (not mirror images).It was Garland""s comeback and self-referential film (after she had been dismissed from her lead role in MGM""sAnnie Get Your Gun (1950)for health problems), and then suffered from alcoholic binges and suicide attempts.]Film Notables (Awards, Facts, etc.)Tim Burton""s remake was a reboot of the series after he original and four sequels (from 1968 to 1973).[The civilian is the only one who heartily eats the meal.] In the hospitable American setting, their working lunch is composed of imported Texas roast beef, shrimp and Budweiser beer.