Recognized throughout much of his career as "the world's greatest living entertainer," Davis was a remarkably popular and versatile performer who acted, sang, danced and did impersonations - - a true variety artist. A member of the famed Rat Pack (in 1941, the Mastin Gang opened for Tommy Dorsey at Detroit's Michigan Theater; where Davis first met Dorsey vocalist Frank Sinatra -- the beginning of a lifelong friendship). He was among the very first African-American talents to cross the color barrier, and remains an icon of “cool.” Handsome vintage glossy 4.75 x 7 portrait of the entertainer in a jacket and polka dotted bow tie, signed and inscribed in blue-black ink with what today would be the colossally politically incorrect “To My Boy ‘Nick,’ You Will Be My Pal Always, Your Boy, Sammy Davis Jr.” In fine condition, with neatly trimmed left edge, a few surface impressions, couple of creases in the borders. R&R COA.
