John Candy's 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' Erotic Novel Restored by a Fan
In the classic holiday comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles , John Candy’s character, Del Griffith, is more than just a lovable, bumbling companion to Steve Martin’s stressed-out Neal Page. One of the movie’s quirky and memorable details is Del’s choice of reading material during their chaotic journey—a rather unexpected book. Del is seen reading an old paperback titled The Canadian Mounted , an erotic pulp novel. The joke, however, is that this book doesn’t receive much focus in the film—it’s just part of the background detail. The script only mentioned that Del was reading a "pornographic novel," but the book title itself wasn’t revealed.
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Years later, The Canadian Mounted has become a bit of a cultural mystery and an interesting piece of Planes, Trains and Automobiles trivia. The title was never fully shown on screen, but fans quickly speculated about its contents. For those who didn’t catch the subtle reference, the book appears in scenes where Del is reading to pass the time. Fans of John Candy and the movie have since become curious about the book’s origins and content. A surprising twist came when it was revealed that The Canadian Mounted was, in fact, a real book.
Published in 1981 by Bee-Line Books, a company known for its risqué pulp fiction, The Canadian Mounted was a typical example of the genre, with an over-the-top and provocative synopsis. The story centers around a woman named Ann-Marie, described as a sexually liberated character who has encounters with various men across Canada. The novel’s suggestive language and racy content made it a perfect fit for Del’s character in the film. Despite its wild content, the book didn’t exactly go down in literary history. Bee-Line went bankrupt in 1987, and copies of the book became rare and difficult to find.
For a long time, many believed that the book was simply a prop made for the movie’s production, but three years ago, a fan, who also happened to be Canadian, posted excerpts of the book on Reddit. To the surprise of many, this fan not only found an actual copy of The Canadian Mounted but also went to great lengths to restore it. The fan scanned the entire book, cleaned up the artwork, and re-typeset the novel to match the original. Now, thanks to this dedicated fan, The Canadian Mounted is available for purchase on a print-on-demand website.
For those interested in owning a copy or simply curious about the contents of Del Griffith’s peculiar reading material, the restored version provides a rare glimpse into the world of 1980s erotic fiction. Whether you’re a die-hard Planes, Trains and Automobiles fan or just intrigued by the quirky details of movie history, this restored book brings a little piece of cinema history back to life. The novel, with its suggestive scenes and bold storytelling, might not be a masterpiece, but it certainly carries a unique place in the legacy of John Candy’s unforgettable performance.
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