Wini Shaw

Born: 1907-02-25

Birthplace: 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

That's Dancing!
Satan Met a Lady
September in the Rain
In Caliente
The CooCoo Nut Grove
Hollywood Wonderland
Front Page Woman
Little Me
Melody for Two
Gold Diggers of 1935

Top Movie Credits

That's Dancing! From 'Gold Diggers of 1935' (archive footage)
Satan Met a Lady Astrid Ames
September in the Rain Blue Dye Bottle / Morton Salt Girl (voice) (uncredited)
The CooCoo Nut Grove Helen Morgan (voice)
Hollywood Wonderland Gypsy (clip from "Gypsy Sweetheart", 1935) (uncredited)
Front Page Woman Inez Cardoza
Little Me 'Failed' Singer
Melody for Two Lorna Wray