Elstree Studios before their construction was completed. Alexander Korda made one of his greatest successes at the studio, "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933), which starred Charles Laughton as the King. The film's success in the United States and elsewhere persuaded United Artists and The Prudential to invest in Korda's proposed Denham Film Studios. Film production continued until 1936 when fire destroyed the three stages. British and Dominion made a substantial investment in Pinewood Studios and moved production to Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. The support buildings that remained after the fire were sold off to various companies including Frank Landsdown Ltd, which
1936 Open Championship low amateur. All past champions in the field made the cut. Did not advance past qualifying rounds (Tuesday & Wednesday): Did not enter: "Thursday, 25 June 1936" "Friday, 26 June 1936" "Saturday, 27 June 1936 (morning)" "Saturday, 27 June 1936 (afternoon)" Amateurs: Locke (−2), Thomson (+3), Francis (+6), McLean (+10), Ferrier (+14), Flaherty (+14),<br>Woollam (+14), Roberts (+15), Pennink (+16), Timmis (+17), Walker (+18) 1936 Open Championship The 1936 Open Championship was the 71st Open Championship, held 25–27 June at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. Alf Padgham won his only major title, one stroke ahead of runner-up Jimmy Adams.