IPhoto 5 not recognizing previolsy imported folders

this is only happening with some camera imports mainly from several months in a row, and is not happening on recent imports. the files are located in the standard iphoto finder directory file standard. (/Volumes/beta/iPhoto Library/2007/19/imageName.jpg) i can find the folders in the library but iPhoto will not recognize them in the iPhoto library window. the files open in photoshop so they are not corrupt. when i try and re-import them i get this error message:
unreadable files: 1
the following files could not be imported (they may be an unrecognized file type to the files may not contain valid data.
i have dumped the iphoto.plist file several times to no avail.

b_mule
It sounds like the database has been damaged. This article has details on rebuilding or, if necessary, recreating a v5 Library:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107947
iPhoto will not import pics that are in the active iPhoto Library Folder - a sensible precaution against duplication.
Regards
TD

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