Herbert Langford Reed was born in Clapham, South London, and was educated there and at Hove College. During the First World War, he served with the British Army in France. During the silent era, he scripted a dozen movies, and wrote the titles for Chaplin's "Chase Me Charlie" (1917), as well as directing two scenes in the absence of the Tramp. He was the author of several volumes, including "The Complete Limerick Book" (1924) and "The Indiscreet Limerick Book" (1925). Unfortunately, the inscription on his tombstone is very difficult to read, but it goes as follows : "There once was a fellow named Reed, Who knew that the world had a need, For limericks and fun, And all hearts he won, Since laughter and joy were his creed. The laughter and joy will not die, As angels laugh with him on high, While we here on Earth Should cultivate mirth. 'Tis better to laugh than to cry."
Herbert Langford Reed was born in Clapham, South London, and was educated there and at Hove College. During the First World War, he served with the British Army in France. During the silent era, he scripted a dozen movies, and wrote the titles for Chaplin's "Chase Me Charlie" (1917), as well as directing two scenes in the absence of the Tramp. He was the author of several volumes, including "The Complete Limerick Book" (1924) and "The Indiscreet Limerick Book" (1925). Unfortunately, the inscription on his tombstone is very difficult to read, but it goes as follows : "There once was a fellow named Reed, Who knew that the world had a need, For limericks and fun, And all hearts he won, Since laughter and joy were his creed. The laughter and joy will not die, As angels laugh with him on high, While we here on Earth Should cultivate mirth. 'Tis better to laugh than to cry."
Bio by: Iain MacFarlaine
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