I can't edit length of clips! Help!!!

Hi. I'm using iMovie 6.0.3. I haven't used the program in a few months, and in that time, I believe this update was installed.
I am currently trying to create a photo montage. I have a few photos placed in the timeline (in timeline view). However, the program will not allow me to edit the duration of the clip anymore. In the past, I would place the pointer on the edge of the clip, and it would change to the "move" pointer, rather than the regular "arrow" pointer. It will not change to that...it just stays as the arrow.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it a glitch with the new version? I never had this problem before. HELP!!!
G5 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Welcome to discussions!
In addition to Bengt's great advice, there is a known bug with Ken Burns.
If you were trying to change the setting on photos that already had a Ken Burns effect applied, and you have emptied the iMovie trash after adding KB effects, you will not be able to further modify the setting ( no rendering).
Sue

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