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In the early days of cinema, women were often typecast into specific roles based on their age and appearance. Younger actresses were typically cast in leading roles, while older women were relegated to supporting roles or typecast as villainesses, mothers, or elderly figures. This pattern was reflective of broader societal attitudes towards aging and women's roles within it. As women aged, their opportunities in film often dwindled, leading to a professional decline that mirrored societal devaluation of older women.