The Tunnel of Love

The Tunnel of Love1958

Genre: Comedy, Romance
The Tunnel of Love is a 1958 romantic comedy film based on the Broadway hit by Peter De Vries and Joseph Fields. 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… more »



Estelle Novick:
How would you deal with a child who won't eat?

August 'Augie' Poole:
Send him to bed without any supper.

Estelle Novick:
And how would you compare the problem of raising children from one to five, with those from five to seven? Which do you think is the more important period?

August 'Augie' Poole:
[Somewhat tipsy, he whistles to himself for a few seconds while pondering her question] Five to seven.

Estelle Novick:
Why?

August 'Augie' Poole:
'Cause that's the cocktail hour! [laughs at his attempt at humor, while Ms. Novick remains unimpressed]

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