Hollywood In A Suitcase

by Sammy Davis Jr.

A candid, anecdotal account of Davis's further adventures in Hollywood picks up where Yes I Can! left off, recalling wild Vegas nights with the "rat pack," philosophical discussions with Bogart, and love advice from Porfirio Rubirosa

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Autobiography

Unknown Binding

Published February 15, 1980

About the author

Samuel George "Sammy" Davis, Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American entertainer. Primarily a dancer and singer, he also had many acting roles on stage and screen, and was noted for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities.

Reviews

[W · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very enjoyable book with hilarious anecdotes and opinions about several Hollywood personalities.

[Jon Shanks · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great little book, written in a conversational manner, which can be easily read quite quickly, or dipped into now and again. SDJ's passion for and knowledge of cinema really comes across in every page along with great anecdotes of his showbiz pals from the legends to the not so well known, but he seemed to treat everyone the same and was extremely gregarious.

[J.C. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wouldn't go comparing Sammy to Hemingway or Steinbeck but this book was very enjoyable. I have found myself loading my Netflix queue with a bunch of classic movies. Sammy has put me in the mood and has made me think I might be missing something.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hollywood in a Suitcase is a light, pleasant read overall. It is a good read for classic film aficionados, as it speaks of Davis's experiences as a film buff. I do not recommend it for anyone looking for an insider's perspective into the Clan or into Davis's career, as it does not cover this part of his life in any great depth. Yes I Can is a better choice for readers wanting to explore those aspects of Davis's life.

[Bob Box · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read in 1980. Picks up where his last autobiography left off starting with his adventures in Las Vegas with the Rat Pack.