Contrary to the "youth-first" myth, women were instrumental in building early Hollywood. Between 1910 and 1920, female actors comprised roughly 40% of casts, and women held significant power as directors (5%) and writers (20%). However, the rise of the studio system in the 1920s and 30s largely pushed women out of leadership and restricted their on-screen lifespan. By the mid-20th century, a "double standard of aging" became entrenched: female careers typically peaked at 30, while men's peaked 15 years later. Older women were often relegated to "women-in-danger" roles or transitioned to television—then considered a "graveyard" for film stars—to maintain visibility. Why Hollywood's Obsession With Aging Is Killing Cinema
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