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Clare Sandars

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Clare Sandars (born London, 1934, died London 2007) is an English former child screen actress.

She was born Clare Rosemary Sandars, the daughter of John William Eric Graves Sandars and Margaret Mary Elwes,[1] and grand-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, and they had three daughters. In 1973, she married English investment banker Kenneth Wagg.[2]

Filmography

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

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