Tom Cruise Signed "The Firm" Prop Framed Certificate W/COA - This prop framed certificate was prepared for the production of the 1993 legal thriller film, The Firm, starring Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, Hal Holbrook, David Strathairn and Gary Busey. The film was a major commercial success, grossing $270.2 million against a budget of $42 million, making it the highest grossing film adapted from a Grisham novel and the highest-grossing R-rated film of 1993. The certificate reads, "Supreme Court of Tennessee License to Practice Law Presented to Mitchell McDeere". Mitchell McDeere was portrayed by Tom Cruise, who has signed the back of the piece boldly in black felt marker. The lot includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Lead Man/Asst. Set Dressing, Steven C. Husch. The COA states in part, "The framed certificate was used as a decorative piece and/or prop in the office of Mitchell McDeere during the filming of 'The Firm' in Memphis, Tennessee." Measurements: 17 x 22.25 inches.