Since its copyright lapsed and was never renewed by the production studio. The 1922 film Nosferatu is in the public domain in the United States.
Which of the following correctly combines these two clauses into one complex sentence?
A.
Since its copyright lapsed and was never renewed by the production studio, the 1922 film Nosferatu is in the public domain in the United States.
B.
Since its copyright lapsed and was never renewed by the production studio the 1922 film Nosferatu is in the public domain in the United States.
C.
Since its copyright lapsed and was never renewed by the production studio, and the 1922 film Nosferatu is in the public domain in the United States.
D.
Since its copyright lapsed and was never renewed by the production studio; the 1922 film Nosferatu is in the public domain in the United States.