Harry B. Smith was a composer, writer and lyricist. He holds the distinction of being the most prolific of all American playwrights , to whom he is most closely professionally associated with today. He also wrote the book or lyrics for several versions of the Ziegfeld Follies. Harry's kid brother, Robert Bache Smith 1875-1951 was also a successful lyricist. Harry worked on many of the famous musical theatre productions of his time.
Brother of librettist/lyricist Robert B. Smith.
Uncle of actress Irene Bentley. Wife, Alexina Bentley, appeared on the New York stage in the early 1900s as Irene Bentley. She died 3 June 1940.
Charter member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP); on the board of directors, 1914.1917.
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
Son (with Lena Reed): Sydney Reed Smith (born July 15, 1892).
