The story was inspired by the real-world legal case of a husband-lawyer team (William and Dorothy Whitney), who after he divorce proceedings for actors Raymond Massey and Adrianne Allen, divorced - and married their respective clients.Director Peter Jackson""s next multi-part installment of the Middle-Earth saga wasThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), he first of a three-part epic fantasy, followed byThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)andThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)." Claiming he was a "delivery boy" and not a messenger, Shrek refused to let her remain behind, and carried her over his shoulder as they made the return journey.He had originally been imprisoned for an armed bank robbery.Marie""s manager R.O.Myerson (Reginald Owen) encouraged her o participate in some evening appearances, but she initially refused and wanted to be left alone - until she learned that the visiting Premier of Quebec Canada (Alan Mowbray) was an ardent fan and was "anxious" to meet her.