Clare Sandars
Clare Sandars | |
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| Born | Clare Rosemary Sandars 24 April 1934 |
| Died | 3 November 2007 (aged 73) |
| Other names |
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| Occupation | Child actor |
| Years active | 1942 |
| Notable work | Mrs. Miniver |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
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Clare Rosemary Sandars (1934–2007) was a British former child actor.
Early life
Clare Rosemary Saunders was born on the 24 April 1934 in London, to Margaret Mary Elwes and John William Eric Graves Sandars, a businessman and maltster.[1][2][3]
Through her father, Sandars' was the great-granddaughter of Henry Cyril Percy Graves, 5th Baron Graves.[4] Through her mother, Sandars was the granddaughter of Gervase Elwes and Lady Winefride Mary Elizabeth Elwes (née Feilding).[5][6]
Career
During World War II, Sandars was evacuated to the United States.[7] During her time in America, Sandars was selected to appeared as Mrs. Miniver's daughter Judy in Mrs. Miniver.[8][7] Sandars' performance was praised by Bosley Crowther.[9]
Sandars also appeared in Journey for Margaret and Eagle Squadron.[10]
Post-career
Sandars was a Lady-in-waiting to Hermione Knox, Countess of Ranfurly in the British Bahamas.[2]
In September 1958, Sandars married Sir James Napier Finnie McEwen, Bt. at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Gainsborough.[11][12] The couple had three daughters. In 1973, Sandars married Kenneth Wagg.[13]
Sandars died on 3 November 2007.[14][15]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Mrs. Miniver | Judy Miniver | [8][9] | |
| 1942 | Eagle Squadron | Child | Uncredited | |
| 1942 | Journey for Margaret | Little Girl | Final film role | [10] |
References
- ^ "Clare R Sandars". Births Registered in April, May, June, 1934; SAM–SAN. 1a. General Register Office: 557. 1934.
- ^ a b "Lincs. Girl to Marry Princess's Friend". Grimsby Evening Telegraph. Vol. 21818. Grimsby, Humberside. 28 May 1958. p. 1.
- ^ "MISS CLARE SANDARS". Country Life. Vol. CXXIV, no. 3212. 7 August 1958. p. 261.
- ^ The Tablet, 18 June 1932: Sandars - Elwes wedding
- ^ "Lady Winefride Mary Elizabeth Elwes (née Feilding)". National Portrait Gallery. London: National Portrait Gallery.
- ^ "Gervase Henry Cary Elwes". National Portrait Gallery. London: National Portrait Gallery.
- ^ a b "CHILD EVACUEE WHO BECAME FILM STAR RETURNS HOME". Topfoto. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Mrs. Miniver". Collections Search. London; Berkhamsted: British Film Institute. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ a b Crowther, Bosley (5 June 1942). "Excellent Picture of England at Wa". New York Times. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Cast & Crew: Journey for Margaret". Mubi. London. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "James N McEwen and Clare R Sandars". Marriages Registered in July, August and September, 1958; McE–McG. 3b. Southport, Merseyside: General Register Office: 551.
- ^ "Big crowds at Lincs. wedding". Grimsby Evening Telegraph. Vol. 21705. Grimsby, Humberside. 6 September 1958. p. 3.
- ^ "Wedding | Mr K. A. Wagg and Clare Lady McEwan". The Daily Telegraph. Vol. 36885. London. 20 December 1973. p. 10.
- ^ "MS Clare Rosemary Wagg". England and Wales, Death Index, 1989-2024; Greypower Deceased Data. West Yorkshire: Wilmington Millennium. 3 November 2007.
- ^ "Clare R. Wagg". Social Security Death Index, Master File. Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration. 3 November 2007.