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

In Caliente
Satan Met a Lady
That's Dancing!
Little Me
Front Page Woman
The Case of the Curious Bride
Hats and Dogs
September in the Rain
Smart Blonde
The CooCoo Nut Grove

Top Movie Credits

Satan Met a Lady Astrid Ames
That's Dancing! From 'Gold Diggers of 1935' (archive footage)
Little Me 'Failed' Singer
Front Page Woman Inez Cardoza
September in the Rain Blue Dye Bottle / Morton Salt Girl (voice) (uncredited)
Smart Blonde Dolly Ireland
The CooCoo Nut Grove Helen Morgan (voice)