diff --git a/layout/generic/nsInlineFrame.h b/layout/generic/nsInlineFrame.h
index f6cf87c8cba..1a07b833dcd 100644
--- a/layout/generic/nsInlineFrame.h
+++ b/layout/generic/nsInlineFrame.h
@@ -272,8 +272,6 @@ public:
   
   virtual nsIAtom* GetType() const;
 
-  virtual PRBool NeedsView() { return PR_TRUE; }
-
 protected:
   nsAbsoluteContainingBlock mAbsoluteContainer;
 };