Person

Wini Shaw

Acting · 1907–1982 · San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

Wini Shaw (often credited as Winifred Shaw) was an American singer, dancer, and stage and screen actress. She is today best remembered for introducing the song "Lullaby of Broadway" in the 1935 film Gold Diggers of 1935. Despite it today sometimes being stated that her maiden name was Momi, it was, in fact, Shaw (corresponding with the last name of her parents and all her siblings).

Known for

Filmography

1985That's Dancing!From 'Gold Diggers of 1935' (archive footage)
1947Hollywood WonderlandGypsy (clip from "Gypsy Sweetheart", 1935) (uncredited)
1944Musical MovielandIsland Princess
1939Rhumba LandSinger
1938Hats and Dogs
1938Little Me'Failed' Singer
1937September in the RainBlue Dye Bottle / Morton Salt Girl (voice) (uncredited)
1937Melody for TwoLorna Wray
1937Ready, Willing and AbleJane Clarke
1937Smart BlondeDolly Ireland
1936Fugitive in the SkyAutumn Day
1936The CooCoo Nut GroveHelen Morgan (voice)
1936Satan Met a LadyAstrid Ames
1936The Case of the Velvet ClawsEva Belter
1936Romance in the AirNora
1936Sons o' GunsBernice Pearce
1936The Singing KidBlackface Singer
1936King of the IslandsThe Island Princess
1935Broadway HostessWinnie Wharton
1935Page Miss GloryBeauty Shop Staff Member (uncredited)
1935Front Page WomanInez Cardoza
1935In CalienteLois
1935The Case of the Curious BrideDoris Pender
1935Gypsy SweetheartTina
1935Gold Diggers of 1935Winny
1935A Trip Thru a Hollywood StudioHerself (uncredited)
1935What, No Men?Saloon Owner
1934Sweet AdelineElysia
1934Wake Up and DreamMae LaRue
1934Million Dollar RansomBabe
1934Gift of GabCabaret Singer (uncredited)
1934Wild GoldOne of the Golden Girls
1934I Believed in YouCrowl's Girl Friend
1934Three on a HoneymoonSinger
1934Cross Country CruiseSinger on Bus (uncredited)

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