Clare Sandars Explained

Clare Rosemary Sandars (24 April 1934  - 3 November 2007) was an English child screen actress. She was the daughter of John William Eric Graves Sandars, a businessman (and grandson of Henry Cyril Percy Graves, 5th Baron Graves), and Margaret Mary Elwes[1] (daughter of the singer Gervase Elwes).

Career

As a child actress, Clare Sandars notably appeared as Mrs. Miniver's daughter Judy in Mrs. Miniver. There is a scene in Mrs Miniver where she plays Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" on the piano for the family. She was given uncredited parts in two other films.

Family

Clare Sandars married Sir James Napier Finnie McEwen, Bt. in 1958; they had three daughters. In 1973, she married English investment banker Kenneth Wagg.[2]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1942Mrs. Miniver Judy Miniver
1942Eagle Squadron Child Uncredited
1942Journey for Margaret Little Girl Uncredited, (final film role)

Notes and References

  1. http://archive.thetablet.co.uk/article/18th-june-1932/28/marriages The Tablet, 18 June 1932: Sandars - Elwes wedding
  2. http://www.thepeerage.com/p5614.htm#i56131 Clare Rosemary Sandars in The Peerage