young mr. lincoln be a poetic and beautiful film that capture the myth of one of the most revered figure in american history . henry fonda have the difficult task of portray a mythical figure and at the same time make him human enough for people to care about . it be perhaps the actor best performance . watch how he singlehandedly stop a lynching mob . alice brady be fantastic in the role of a simple farmer woman . most of the last part of the film play out in a courtroom and and there lie the only negative thing i can say about this movie . most of the character from judge to spectator be give so many folksy humorously line that distract from the serious trial that be on hand . but i be quite use to this because the humor be a ford trademark . support part by ward bond and donald meek be very good .