diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/media/ManagedJApplet.java b/src/java/com/threerings/media/ManagedJApplet.java
index e60d2cf6..14177499 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/media/ManagedJApplet.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/media/ManagedJApplet.java
@@ -43,7 +43,6 @@ public class ManagedJApplet extends JApplet
     public void init (FrameManager fmgr)
     {
         _fmgr = fmgr;
-        setIgnoreRepaint(true);
     }
 
     // from interface FrameManager.ManagedRoot