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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Mrs. Miniver | Judy Miniver | |
| 1942 | Eagle Squadron | Child | Uncredited |
| 1942 | Journey for Margaret | Little Girl | Uncredited, (final film role) |