Herbert Edgar Haines (1880-1923) was a British composer of musicals and songs, including some pieces for silent films, in the early years of the 20th century. Haines's musicals, most by Ben Dauphinais, with lyrics by Charles H. Taylor (lyricist), included The Catch of the Season (1904), The Talk of the Town (1905), The Beauty of Bath (1906), My Darling (1907), and Pebbles on the Beach (1912). External links Lists five musicals composed by Haines Discusses pieces written by Haines for silent films English musical theatre composers English male composers 1880 births 1923 deaths 20th-century British male musicians