Clicking thumbnail won't open photo

Hi - When I select an album of photos, I see all thumbnails. When I click on them they do not show me the larger photo. Nothing happens. How can I open a photo in the edit screen of Iphoto ?
Thanks

How can I open a photo in the edit screen of Iphoto ?
Click on the edit button?
Regards
TD

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