Wini Shaw

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Wini Shaw (February 25, 1910 - May 2, 1982) was an American actress, dancer and singer.

Born Winifred Lei Momi in San Francisco, California of Hawaiian descent, Wini began her entertainment career as a child in her parents' vaudeville act. She appeared in a number of Warner Brothers musical films in the 1930s.

Wini is best remembered for the "Lullaby of Broadway" number in Gold Diggers of 1935. Her only recording (Decca 408) with Dick Jurgens & his Orchestra was "Lullaby of Broadway" and "I'm Goin' Shoppin' with You". Both songs were from the film and the recording was made on February 28, 1935.

Wini Shaw died in New York City, aged 72.

[edit] Film credits

  • 1934 What, No Men!
  • 1934 Cross Country Cruise
  • 1934 Three on a Honeymoon
  • 1934 I Believed in You
  • 1934 Wild Gold
  • 1934 Million Dollar Ransom
  • 1934 Gift of the Gab
  • 1934 Wake Up and Dream
  • 1934 Sweet Adeline
  • 1935 Gold Diggers of 1935
  • 1935 Gypsy Sweetheart
  • 1935 The Case of the Curious Bride
  • 1935 In Caliente
  • 1935 Front Page Woman
  • 1935 Page Miss Glory
  • 1935 Broadway Hostess
  • 1936 King of the Islands
  • 1936 The Singing Kid
  • 1936 Sons o' Guns
  • 1936 Romance in the Air
  • 1936 Satan Met a Lady
  • 1936 The Case of the Velvet Claws
  • 1936 Fugitive in the Sky
  • 1937 Smart Blonde
  • 1937 Ready, Willing and Able
  • 1937 Melody for Two
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