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Harry Acres

d. 1968

British composer of film scores

Composer Musical director
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About Harry Acres

Harry Acres was a composer and musical director.

Harry Alexander Acres (19 January 19, 1897 – October 1968) was a British composer of film scores. He was musical director for a number of years during the 1930s at British International Pictures's Elstree Studios. Acres tended to be involved with the studio's light comedies and musicals, rather than more serious and expensive historical films.

Acres also worked as musical director for several Ivor Novello stage musicals including The Dancing Years.

Selected filmography Facing the Music (1933) Oh Boy! (1938) Over She Goes (1938) Hold My Hand (1938) Lucky to Me (1939) Under Your Hat (1940) East of Piccadilly (1941) Banana Ridge (1942)

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Important facts

Died
1968
Also known as
Harry Alexander Acres

Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Acres?

British composer of film scores

When did Harry Acres die?

Harry Acres died in 1968.

What was Harry Acres's occupation?

Harry Acres was a composer and musical director.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Acres

· Wikidata: Q20684163

· DBpedia: Harry Acres

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