When I try to play an iTunes purchased movie, all I get is a black screen and no sound.  Any suggestions?

TIA.

Note that the videos will play fine in Quicktime.  But trying to play the videos in iTunes does not work.  The videos that are sinced will play on my iPhone 4 as well.  Other videos not purchased in iTunes will play fine in iTunes.
Not above un- and re-installing, but if there is a quicker fix, would prefer that.

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