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
Gold Diggers of 1935
The Case of the Velvet Claws
In Caliente
The Singing Kid
Smart Blonde
Front Page Woman
The Case of the Curious Bride
Musical Movieland

Top Movie Credits

That's Dancing! From 'Gold Diggers of 1935' (archive footage)
Satan Met a Lady Astrid Ames
The Singing Kid Blackface Singer
Smart Blonde Dolly Ireland
Front Page Woman Inez Cardoza
Musical Movieland Island Princess