Mrs. Miniver (character) the influence of the American Office of War Information, the film attempted to undermine Hollywood's prewar depiction of Britain as a glamorous bastion of social privilege, anachronistic habits and snobbery in favour of more democratic, modern images. To this end, the social status enjoyed by the Miniver family in the print version was downgraded and increased attention was given to the erosion of class barriers under the pressures of wartime. In 1942, the film won an Oscar in the Best Picture category and both Greer Garson and Teresa Wright won an Oscar in the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress
Oscar Clute went back to ministry. In 1864 Oscar married Mary Merrylees, who was the sister of Mrs. T.C. Abbot. Together the two had six children: William Merrylees, Oscar Clark, Lucy Merrylees, Katherine Spencer, Edward Hale and Marie Morrill. He died near Los Angeles, California, on January 27, 1902. Oscar Clute Oscar Clute (1837-1902) was president of the U.S. state of Michigan's State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) from 1889 to 1893. Oscar Clute was born in Albany, New York. From 1855-1859 Clute taught high school. In 1862, Clute graduated from State Agricultural College where he eventually taught math for four