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
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.
In Caliente · 1935In Caliente
★ 6.71935
MovieComedyMusic
At a Mexican resort, a fast-talking magazine editor woos the dancer he's trashed in print.
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.
Front Page Woman · 1935Front Page Woman
★ 5.91935
MovieComedyRomance
Ace reporter Curt Devlin and fellow reporter Ellen Garfield love one another, but Curt believes women are "bum newspapermen". When a murder investigation ensues, the two compete every step of the way, determined to not be scooped by the other.
The CooCoo Nut Grove · 1936The CooCoo Nut Grove
★ 5.61936
MovieAnimationComedy
A visit to a Hollywood nightclub, featuring caricatures of, among others, Walter Winchell, Hugh Herbert, W.C. Fields, Katharine Hepburn, Ned Sparks, Johnny Weissmuller, Lupe Velez, John Barrymore, Harpo Marx, George Arliss, Mae West, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Clark Gable, Edna May Oliver, Gary Cooper, The Dionne Quintuplets, Groucho Marx, Helen Morgan, Wallace Beery, Edward G. Robinson and George Raft.
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.
Page Miss Glory · 1935Page Miss Glory
★ 6.71935
MovieComedyMusic
A country girl goes to the city and gets a job in a posh hotel, and winds up becoming an instant celebrity thanks to an ambitious photographer.
Broadway Hostess · 1935Broadway Hostess
★ 6.01935
MovieDramaRomance
Melodrama about the professional and romantic problems of an aspiring singer.
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)
Page Miss Glory · 1935Page Miss Glory
★ 6.71935
MovieComedyMusic
A country girl goes to the city and gets a job in a posh hotel, and winds up becoming an instant celebrity thanks to an ambitious photographer.
Beauty Shop Staff Member (uncredited)
Hollywood Wonderland · 1947Hollywood Wonderland
★ 6.81947
MovieMusic
Two tour guides take visitors on a promotional tour of Warner Bros.' studios.
Gypsy (clip from "Gypsy Sweetheart", 1935) (uncredited)
Little Me · 1938Little Me
1938
MovieMusicFantasy
'Failed' Singer
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)
