H. Reeves-Smith, a renowned and accomplished actor of his era, made his grand entrance into the world on the seventeenth day of May, 1862, within the picturesque and charming town of Scarborough, nestled serenely within the idyllic county of Yorkshire, situated in the very heart of England, United Kingdom.
A renowned and illustrious actor, he left an indelible mark upon the world of cinema, captivating the attention of audiences everywhere with his remarkable performances in a diverse array of iconic and highly acclaimed films, such as the widely recognized and revered "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" (1929),a groundbreaking and innovative production that has stood the test of time, as well as the trailblazing "No More Women" (1924) and the enchanting "Three Weeks" (1924),all of which have contributed significantly to his enduring and celebrated legacy within the realm of the silver screen.
Noteworthy in the private sphere of his existence, Reeves-Smith embarked upon a union of matrimony with the captivating Clara Gertrude White, thus forming a bond of profound affection that would persist throughout the entirety of his days on this earth, serving as a poignant testament to the transformative power of love to transcend the inherent vicissitudes of life and remain a constant, comforting source of solace and strength.
It is with profound and deep-seated sorrow that we reluctantly acknowledge the passing of a truly remarkable and extraordinary individual, whose mortal existence unfortunately came to a close on the twenty-ninth day of January, 1938, in the quaint and picturesque town of Elwell, which is nestled within the picturesque and idyllic county of Surrey, located in the very heart of England, a country that is part of the United Kingdom, a sovereign state comprising of four constituent countries, namely England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The devastating and heartbreaking departure of H. Reeves-Smith has left an irreversible and lasting imprint on the vast expanse of the film industry, his remarkable talents and profound impact standing as a poignant and evocative testament to the fleeting nature of his time among us.
