The Tunnel of Love .... 1958 romantic comedy film trailer
The Tunnel of Love .... 1958 romantic comedy film trailer

The Tunnel of Love is a 1958 romantic comedy film directed by Gene Kelly and starring Doris Day and Richard Widmark.

The film follows a married suburban couple who, for reasons unknown, are unable to conceive a child and soon endure endless red tape on a path of adopting one.

It is based on the 1957 hit Broadway play of the same name by Peter De Vries and Joseph Fields, which in turn was based on De Vries' 1954 book of the same name.

The Tunnel of Love is the first film directed by Kelly in which he did not also appear.

Day received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her performance.