Sammy Davis Jr., Las Vegas, 1967
Category: Milton H. Greene
Sammy Davis Jr. at the Sands, February 1967. Photo captured by Milton Greene for the GQ cover story, September 1967 issue.
Category: Milton H. Greene
Sammy Davis Jr. at the Sands, February 1967. Photo captured by Milton Greene for the GQ cover story, September 1967 issue.
Sammy’s got that effortless cool in the February Sands shot, captured right when his star was at its peak. It’s the kind of image you can stare at for minutes, and the print detail holds up beautifully.
The print quality on this one is stunning—the black-and-white grain feels like it came straight off the contact sheet. It’s a perfect piece for anyone who loves that classic Vegas lounge era, and the composition from the GQ shoot really captures his charisma. Framed it in my office and guests always
You can almost feel the smoke and Sinatra-era swagger in this one—the black-and-white grain is perfect, and Sammy’s expression captures that 1967 Sands energy exactly like the GQ cover story vibe. The print arrived flat and crisp, and the archival quality makes it look like a museum piece.