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Benita Hume (14 October, 1906 - 1 November, 1967), was an English film actress born in London.
She appeared in 44 films between 1925 and 1955. She was married to actor Ronald Colman from 1938 to his death in 1958. She starred with him in both versions of the situation comedy The Halls of Ivy, an NBC radio program (1949-1952) and a CBS television show (1954-1955). She was married to actor George Sanders from 1959 to her death in 1967. Her brother was screenplay writer Cyril Hume.
She died in Egerton, England from bone cancer.
Her first Broadway play was Ivor Novello's "Symphony in Two Flats" in 1930.
She started out as a pianist but pursued acting because she wanted "excitement".
Portrayed Victoria Hall on NBC Radio's "The Halls of Ivy" (1950-1952) with her husband Ronald Colman.
Daughter, Juliet, born 1944







