Contrary to some of those who write criticism on IMDb, I thought this was a wonderful movie.
"Chunky" might have had a different meaning in 1946? Who is to know? Back in the thirties and forties, if something was great, it was "swell." Swell is hardly used today in the context of something great. Currently, it is "cool." Or, if somebody is "cool," he can be trusted.
Has "chunky" always meant a little hefty? Who is to know?
Enjoy the movie without picking it to pieces.
wmoores; I can testify that CHUNKY meant overweight in the 50s till today and my Parents born 1926 confirm it meant FAT in their time also. So we are in the know.
shareA suggestion-- perhaps the screenwriter was reaching for some of that sidekick affection Bogart shows Bacall, for example, when he calls her "Mike" in one of their films. Of course, "Chunky" no more describes Reed than "Mike" does Bacall, but that's not the point of the nickname. However, even as a term of affection for Reed's character, "Chunky" seems a poor choice.
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