American Movie Classics will present "It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures." The original special presents the story of Samuel Z. Arkoff and James Nicholson, the founders of AIP. This studio was responsible for countless films aimed at the teenage market, including the cult classic "Beach Party" (1963) (top), with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon and "Dragstrip Girl" (1957) (bottom) starring Steve Terrell and Fay Spain.

Photo is dated 1957.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.