Acting
Wini Shaw
Born February 25, 1907 · San Francisco, California, USA
Died May 2, 1982 · aged 75
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
Ready, Willing and Able · 1937Ready, Willing and Able
★ 5.41937
MovieRomanceComedy
Two starving songwriters will only get funding if they get British actress Jane Clarke to star in their show.
That's Dancing! · 1985That's Dancing!
★ 6.91985
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from its origins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, up to the break dance and music videos from the 80s.
The Case of the Curious Bride · 1935The Case of the Curious Bride
★ 6.01935
MovieComedyCrime
After giving the District Attorney another stinging defeat, Perry plans to take a vacation in China. That is, he was, until Rhoda, his old flame, meets him at a restaurant. It seems that her husband Moxley, who had been allegedly dead for four years, is alive and demanding money as she has married into wealth. The case escalates when the police find the body of Moxley and charge her with the murder.
Gift of Gab · 1934Gift of Gab
★ 5.21934
MovieMusicComedy
Conceited radio announcer irritates everyone else at the station.
Gold Diggers of 1935 · 1935Gold Diggers of 1935
★ 6.51935
MovieComedy
Romance strikes when a vacationing millionairess and her daughter and son spend their vacation at a posh New England resort.
Smart Blonde · 1937Smart Blonde
★ 6.41937
MovieMysteryCrime
Ambitious reporter Torchy Blane guides her policeman boyfriend to correctly pinpoint who shot the man she was interviewing.
Fugitive in the Sky · 1936Fugitive in the Sky
★ 6.31936
MovieMysteryDrama
Reporter Terry Brewer goes to the Los Angeles airport to say goodbye to his sweetheart, airline hostess Rita Moore. He notices G-Man Mike Phelan among the passengers and assuming Phelan is on the trail of a criminal, decides to go along to get a story.
Satan Met a Lady · 1936Satan Met a Lady
★ 5.81936
MovieComedyMystery
In the second screen version of The Maltese Falcon, a detective is caught between a lying seductress and a lady jewel thief.
Filmography
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That's Dancing! · 1985That's Dancing!
★ 6.91985
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from its origins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, up to the break dance and music videos from the 80s.
From 'Gold Diggers of 1935' (archive footage)
Gift of Gab · 1934Gift of Gab
★ 5.21934
MovieMusicComedy
Conceited radio announcer irritates everyone else at the station.
Cabaret Singer (uncredited)
Hollywood Wonderland · 1947Hollywood Wonderland
★ 6.81947
MovieMusic
Two singing guides take visitors on a promotional tour of Warner Bros.' studios, with stops at the many musical numbers of films featuring top Warner talent.
Gypsy (clip from "Gypsy Sweetheart", 1935) (uncredited)
September in the Rain · 1937September in the Rain
★ 5.91937
MovieAnimationComedy
The rain is outdoors; the action is indoors, in a grocery store, where the characters on product labels come to life.
Blue Dye Bottle / Morton Salt Girl (voice) (uncredited)
