Event exist but pictures are only dotted line outlines

I have imported pictures into one event. I believe that at one point I could see the pictures, but now going back each picture is only a dotted box. Info says that there are faces and camera data on pictures is correct as is title. If I copy the event to the mobileme gallery and go there to see them they are all there and look great. If I try to edit any of the pictures I only get a dark grey field with an exclamation point in the middle. Any way to fix? How about a way to move from mobileme gallery back to iphoto?

The ! turns up when iPhoto loses the connection between the thumbnail in the iPhoto Window and the file it represents.
Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords, faces and places back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.
Regards
TD

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