Sharing iPhoto Library using ACLs

I've set things up as per the instructions listed in the thread "How can 2 admin's share a library without duplicating" and all of the permissions look correct, but I have one question. Why can my wife only see the images in a slideshow that have been modified? In other words, when I set up a slideshow, and only modify certain images, those image files are then duplicated in the 'Modified' subdirectory of the iPhoto Library folder, correct? Well, when my wife goes to view the same slideshow on her user account, she can only see those 'modified' images. All the 'unmodified' images appear as those gray boxes with the '?' inside. Why might this be and what might I be able to do to remedy the situation?
iMac Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Steven:
If you're not able to resolve your issue you might want to look at Tutorial #4 - Sharing an Alias Based iPhoto 6 Library Between Multiple Users on the Same Mac or on Multiple Macs. It may fit your situation and be easier to implement.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
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