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
Clare Sandars 1973, she married English investment banker Kenneth Wagg. Clare Sandars Clare Sandars (born London, 1934) 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, and grand-daughter of the singer Gervase Elwes. 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. Clare Sandars married Sir James Napier Finnie McEwen, Bt.