Clare Sandars
Birth nameClare Rosemary Sandars
Birth date24 April 1934
Birth placeLondon, United Kingdom
Death date3 November 2007 (aged 73)
Other names
  • Clare Lady McEwan of Bardrochat
  • Clare Rosemary Wagg
OccupationChild actor
Years active1942
Notable worksMrs. Miniver
Spouse
Relatives

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

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
1942Mrs. MiniverJudy Miniver[8][9]
1942Eagle SquadronChildUncredited[citation needed]
1942Journey for MargaretLittle GirlFinal film role[10]

References

  1. ^ "Clare R Sandars". Births Registered in April, May, June, 1934; SAM–SAN. 1a: 557. General Register Office. 1934.
  2. ^ "Lincs. Girl to Marry Princess's Friend". Grimsby Evening Telegraph. Vol. 21818. May 28, 1958. p. 1.
  3. ^ "MISS CLARE SANDARS". Country Life. Vol. CXXIV, no. 3212. August 7, 1958. p. 261.
  4. ^ The Tablet, 18 June 1932: Sandars - Elwes wedding
  5. ^ "Lady Winefride Mary Elizabeth Elwes (née Feilding)". National Portrait Gallery. London: National Portrait Gallery.
  6. ^ "Gervase Henry Cary Elwes". National Portrait Gallery. London: National Portrait Gallery.
  7. ^ "CHILD EVACUEE WHO BECAME FILM STAR RETURNS HOME". Topfoto. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Mrs. Miniver". Collections Search. London; Berkhamsted: British Film Institute. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  9. ^ Crowther, Bosley (June 5, 1942). "Excellent Picture of England at Wa". New York Times. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Cast & Crew: Journey for Margaret". Mubi. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  11. ^ "James N McEwen and Clare R Sandars". Marriages Registered in July, August and September, 1958; McE–McG. 3b: 551. Southport, Merseyside: General Register Office.
  12. ^ "Big crowds at Lincs. wedding". Grimsby Evening Telegraph. Vol. 21705. September 6, 1958. p. 3.
  13. ^ "Wedding | Mr K. A. Wagg and Clare Lady McEwan". The Daily Telegraph. Vol. 36885. December 20, 1973. p. 10.
  14. ^ "MS Clare Rosemary Wagg". England and Wales, Death Index, 1989-2024; Greypower Deceased Data. West Yorkshire: Wilmington Millennium. November 3, 2007.
  15. ^ "Clare R. Wagg". Social Security Death Index, Master File. Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration. November 3, 2007.