diff --git a/engines/grim/grim.cpp b/engines/grim/grim.cpp
index 35d5f442ad4..2c54a84c97b 100644
--- a/engines/grim/grim.cpp
+++ b/engines/grim/grim.cpp
@@ -561,7 +561,7 @@ void GrimEngine::updateDisplayScene() {
 
 		drawPrimitives();
 	} else if (_mode == DrawMode) {
-		_doFlip = false;
+		_doFlip = _refreshDrawNeeded;
 		_prevSmushFrame = 0;
 		_movieTime = 0;
 	}