Strange iPhoto problem (from version 4 to 6!) - stuck film role

I have a really strange problem. I introduced it to my iPhoto library probably with version 4.
It survived iPhoto 5 and now I have it in iPhoto 6.
There is one film role which is always the newest in the archive view. There are no pictures in the role and the role can't be deleted (all buttons greyed out). I cannot even rename it. Part of the problem is that when I select this role there is always the role before selected as well.
Something really strange is going on. I tried to rebuild i Photo database etc. But nothing helped.

Macgaspode:
Try this:
1 - in the Originals folder delete the folder that represents the phantom roll
2 - do the same in the Modified folder if it exists.
3 - launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys depressed and rebuild the library. Select the first three options.
Be sure to make a temp backup of our iPhoto Library folder beforehand just in case. I don't think you'll need it but it's best to error on the safe side.

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