Ibook G4 using iPhoto 5. Some photos in library cannot be opened.               An error -couldn't open file. it may be corrupt or a file format that preview does not recognize.  HELP!!

I have an ibook G4 using iphoto5.  Some photos in my library cannot be opened.  It hasn't always been this way.  I have tried to click and drag to a folder in finder and when i do i get an error !Coundn't open the file. It may be corrupt or a file format that Preview doesn't recognize.  Can anyone help in solving this problem?

The only solution to corrupted files is to restore from your back up.
Regards
TD

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