Henry Bidgood (1898 – November 15, 1957) known as "Harry" was an English composer, dance band leader and musical director for films.Born in London, he studied at The Royal College of Music.Bidgood released dance band music under various names, mostly notably Primo Scala and his Accordion Band. Over the course of 20 years he would frequently broadcast on the BBC. Bidgood was also the musical director for numerous films including several George Formby films.Apart from the many recordings made under his own name, he also recorded as 'Rossini' and 'Don Porto'. As 'Primo Scala' he broadcast regularly on 'Music While You Work' until just before his death in November 1957.
Was in the 1930's musical director of Vocalion Records and Crystalate Records.
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In the mid-thirties he formed an accordion band under the name Primo Scala, a name he continued to use until his death. During the War, because of anti-Italian sentiments, the band was known as 'Primo Scala's Accordion Band directed by Harry Bidgood'.
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Zip Goes a Million
1952
TV Movie musical director - as Primo Scala
George in Civvy Street
1946
musical director
I'll Turn to You
1946
conductor / musical director - as H. Bidgood
I Didn't Do It
1945
musical director
For You Alone
1945
musical director
He Snoops to Conquer
1945
musical director
One Exciting Night
1944
musical director
Bell-Bottom George
1944
musical director
Rhythm Serenade
1943
musical director
Get Cracking
1943
musical director
We'll Meet Again
1943
musical director
Much Too Shy
1942
musical director
South American George
1941
musical director
Turned Out Nice Again
1941
musical director: songs - uncredited
Spare a Copper
1940
musical director: songs - uncredited
To Hell with Hitler
1940
musical director
Come on George!
1939
music arranger - uncredited
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Get Cracking
1943
arranger: "The Girl I Left Behind Me", "Come Landlord Fill the Flowing Bowl" - uncredited
Much Too Shy
1942
arranger: "So Early in de Morning", "Spring Song", "Bridal March", "Silver Threads Among the Gold" - uncredited
Turned Out Nice Again
1941
arranger: "Auntie Maggie's Remedy", "Can't Go Wrong In These", "Emperor Of Lancashire", "You're Everything To Me"
Spare a Copper
1940
as Harry Bidgood and His Orchestra, "Ukulele Man", "On The Beat", "I Wish I Was Back On The Farm"
$12 Million
