Want to reinstall iPhoto only

Hi all,
okay, I'm an idiot (and A Luddite to boot). I did something stupid and short story is I have uninstalled iPhoto 4.0.3 from OS 10.3.9. I've tried dragging a working copy from another disk but no luck. Can anyone recommend a reasonably straightforward way that I might reinstall iPhoto only so I can save everything else I have on my drive?
Thanks,
Steve L.

Use Pacifist to locate, extract and install iPhoto from the disk that it came on with your computer.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) 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.
I've created Automator workflow applications (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 5 and earlier and 6 and later and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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