During Hollywood's "Golden Age" (1920s-1960s), mature women were often relegated to secondary roles or typecast as dowdy, older characters. Actresses like Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, and Katharine Hepburn were among the few who managed to maintain their stardom well into their 40s and 50s. However, even these iconic stars often faced age-related typecasting, with their roles diminishing in number and significance as they aged.