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With Fine’s compositions, such as “Anatole of Paris,” “Stanislavski Vonschtickfitz Monahan,” and “Melody in 4-F,” Kaye achieved almost instantaneous success in New York.

They went to Hollywood, where Fine wrote approximately one hundred numbers, including “Lullaby in Ragtime,” “Five Pennies,” “Popo the Puppet,” and “Soliloquy for Three Heads.” Fine also wrote “All About You,” called by Cole Porter “a perfect love song.” Often reflecting Kaye’s private preferences, Fine’s veto power over his shows’ participants earned her a reputation for being difficult.

In addition to working for major studios, the Kayes formed Dena Productions in 1956.

Twice nominated for Academy Awards (The Five Pennies in 1959 and The Moon Is Blue in 1953), Fine also produced Kaye’s radio series and television specials.

A member of ASCAP, Fine appeared with Kaye as accompanist until the December 17, 1946, birth of their daughter Dena, later a photojournalist, for whom she named Kitty Car