Clare Sandars

Clare Rosemary Sandars (1934–2007) was a British former child actor.

Clare Sandars
Born	Clare Rosemary Sandars (1934-04-24)24 April 1934 London, United Kingdom
Died	3 November 2007(2007-11-03) (aged 73)
Other names	Clare Lady McEwan of Bardrochat Clare Rosemary Wagg
Occupation	Child actor
Years active	1942
Notable work	Mrs. Miniver
Spouses	Sir James Napier Finnie McEwen, 4th Baronet ​ ​ (m. 1958)​ Kenneth Wagg ​ ​ (m. 1973; died 2000)​
Children	3
Relatives	Henry Cyril Percy Graves, 5th Baron Graves (paternal great-grandfather) Gervase Elwes (maternal grandfather)

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	[citation needed]
1942	Journey for Margaret	Little Girl	Final film role	[10]